The Peace DC Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 aims to make several amendments to existing laws regarding public conduct, police training, and pretrial detention in the District of Columbia. Key provisions include the adjudication of fare evasion citations under the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985, and allowing Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) applicants to count certain training credits towards their educational requirements. Additionally, the bill clarifies warrantless arrest requirements for the MPD and creates exceptions to pretrial detention for specific robbery and burglary cases where no physical injury occurs.
The bill also addresses the automatic sealing of offenses, ensuring that offenses eligible for sealing in the future can currently be sealed by motion. It repeals the sunset date for certain pretrial detention provisions in the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024. Notable amendments include changes to the definitions and thresholds for theft offenses and the adjudication process for violations related to public passenger vehicles. The act is set to take effect following approval by the Mayor and will remain in effect for a maximum of 90 days.