The bill allows the Chief of Police to designate extended juvenile curfew hours in specific areas to protect public safety and property.

The District of Columbia B26-0587, passed in 2026, enables the Chief of Police to designate extended juvenile curfew hours in certain areas. These extended hours, which cannot start before 8:00 p.m. or extend past 6:00 a.m., can last up to four consecutive days. The Chief of Police must consider recent juvenile curfew violations, disturbances, and other factors before designating such zones. The Metropolitan Police Department must issue notices to juveniles found in these zones, unless there is an imminent danger. The Mayor can extend the duration of these curfew hours.

The bill allows the Chief of Police to designate extended juvenile curfew hours in specific areas to protect public safety and property.

The District of Columbia B26-0587, passed in 2026, enables the Chief of Police to designate extended juvenile curfew hours in certain areas. These extended hours, which cannot start before 8:00 p.m. or extend past 6:00 a.m., can last up to four consecutive days. The Chief of Police must consider recent juvenile curfew violations, disturbances, and other factors before designating such zones. The Metropolitan Police Department must issue notices to juveniles found in these zones, unless there is an imminent danger. The Mayor can extend the duration of these curfew hours.