The Peace DC Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 aims to make several amendments to existing laws in the District of Columbia. Key changes include allowing applicants for the Metropolitan Police Department to count up to 20 credit hours from their initial training program towards the 60-hour post-secondary education requirement. Additionally, the bill clarifies warrantless arrest requirements for the Metropolitan Police Department and stipulates that fare evasion citations will be adjudicated under the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985. The act also modifies the criteria for automatic sealing of offenses and extends the sunset date for certain provisions regarding pretrial detention.
Further amendments include updates to the definitions and penalties related to theft and unauthorized disposal of waste, as well as changes to the adjudication process for violations on public passenger vehicles. The bill also revises the timeline for sealing offenses and adjusts the expiration dates for specific provisions in the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024. Overall, the act seeks to streamline various legal processes and enhance the efficiency of law enforcement and judicial procedures in the District of Columbia.