The Juvenile Curfew Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance the enforcement of juvenile curfew laws in the District of Columbia by providing the Mayor and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) with greater flexibility and authority. The bill proposes to change the established juvenile curfew hours to begin at 11 p.m. every day, including weekends and summer months, and to extend the curfew to include 17-year-olds. Additionally, it authorizes the Chief of Police to establish extended juvenile curfew zones where curfews can start as early as 8:00 p.m. and remain in effect for up to four consecutive days, with the possibility of extension based on public safety needs.

The legislation also introduces a process for the Mayor to authorize emergency juvenile curfews and outlines the procedures for the MPD when enforcing these curfews, including the requirement to issue verbal warnings before making arrests. The bill emphasizes community safety while also aiming to protect juveniles from the consequences of poor decisions. Overall, the amendments are designed to provide law enforcement with the necessary tools to address disruptive juvenile behavior effectively while maintaining accountability and transparency in enforcement actions.