H.R. 5140 (Engrossed in House) — 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.

Section 1 Lowering age at which a minor may be tried as adult for certain criminal offenses in District of Columbia

(a)

Lowering age at which minor may be excluded from jurisdiction of Family Court— Section 16–2301, District of Columbia Official Code, is amended—

(1)

in paragraph (3), by striking “sixteen years of age” and inserting “fourteen years of age”; and

(2)

in paragraph (3) in the matter following subparagraph (C), by striking “the age of sixteen” and inserting “the age of fourteen”.

(b)

Lowering age at which minor may be transferred to criminal proceeding— Section 16–2307(a), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended—

(1)

in paragraph (1), by striking “fifteen” and inserting “fourteen”; and

(2)

in paragraph (2), by striking “sixteen” and inserting “fourteen”.

(c)

Applicability— This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to criminal offenses committed on and after the date of the enactment of this Act.

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Sep 16, 2025viewing Engrossed in House See what changed

Sep 4, 2025 Introduced in House Mr. Gill of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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.

Section 1 Lowering age at which a minor may be tried as adult for certain criminal offenses in District of Columbia

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