Protecting Victims Amendment Act of 2026

As introduced, Bill 26-671 would hold offenders accountable for repeated violations of temporary and civil protection orders as well as stay away and no-contact orders in criminal cases. It would allow Courts to detain offenders charged with an offense against an intimate partner when they have a documented history of domestic violence or currently subject to a protection order at the time of the offense. It would also add felon threats and violations of temporary or civil protection orders to …

Source: Legistar · DC Council · fetched May 5, 2026