Mayor Bowser Announces Emergency Legislation to Amend Districts Juvenile Curfew Laws
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 to enhance enforcement tools for juvenile curfews amid rising violence involving youth. The legislation proposes changing curfew hours to 11 PM and extending curfew applicability to 17-year-olds. This initiative aims to improve public safety and prevent unlawful behavior in the District.