HR-5140-119

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.

IntroducedHouse119th CongressCriminal Justice

Introduced: Sep 4, 2025
Latest action: Sep 17, 2025

Received in the Senate.

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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.

Plain-English analysis coming soon

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