Passed One Chamber

HB5140: To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age.

: Brandon Gill (R-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Sep 17, 2025

Crime and law enforcement

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To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age.

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HB5140: To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal…

This bill is halfway there — legislators in the second chamber are considering it now.

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HB5140: To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal…