District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act

Sponsored byDel. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC· Introduced 6 octobre 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

6 octobre 2025·9 months ago

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Introduced in House · Updated 29 avril 2026

District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act

This bill authorizes the District of Columbia to legislate the terms and conditions under which clemency may be granted for violations of District criminal laws. Under the bill, clemency is defined as a pardon, reprieve, or a commutation of a sentence, or a remission of a fine or other financial penalty.

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
6 octobre 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
6 octobre 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
6 octobre 2025 · IntroReferral

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Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC

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Crime and Law Enforcement

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