Kidnapping Amendment Act of 2025 revises kidnapping statute in the District of Columbia, establishing definitions and a two-tiered offense structure.

The Kidnapping Amendment Act of 2025 amends the District of Columbia Code to revise the kidnapping statute. It establishes definitions for key terms, creates a two-tiered offense structure for kidnapping with first degree and second degree classifications based on specific intents and methods, and establishes a new offense of criminal restraint for knowingly and substantially confining or moving a complainant. The bill also provides defenses and affirmative defenses for certain circumstances involving minors, transportation workers, and commercial activities.

Kidnapping Amendment Act of 2025 revises kidnapping statute in the District of Columbia, establishing definitions and a two-tiered offense structure.

The Kidnapping Amendment Act of 2025 amends the District of Columbia Code to revise the kidnapping statute. It establishes definitions for key terms, creates a two-tiered offense structure for kidnapping with first degree and second degree classifications based on specific intents and methods, and establishes a new offense of criminal restraint for knowingly and substantially confining or moving a complainant. The bill also provides defenses and affirmative defenses for certain circumstances involving minors, transportation workers, and commercial activities.