The Peace DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2025 aims to amend various regulations and laws related to the Metropolitan Police Department and public conduct in the District of Columbia. Key changes include allowing applicants for sworn officers to count up to 20 credit hours from their initial training program towards the 60-hour post-secondary education requirement. The bill also clarifies benefits for survivors of Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel, updates warrantless arrest authority for the Metropolitan Police, and modifies the adjudication process for fare evasion citations to align with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act.
Additionally, the bill makes several amendments to the District of Columbia Official Code, including changes to theft classifications, the sealing of offenses, and the sunset dates for certain provisions regarding pretrial detention. It also retroactively applies specific provisions as of January 1, 2024, and establishes a timeline for the applicability of other sections. The act will take effect following approval by the Mayor and a congressional review period.