B26-0042

Safe Neighborhoods Amendment Act of 2025

Introduced·1/13/25
Tion Text

The Safe Neighborhoods Amendment Act of 2025 amends police hiring practices and establishes a housing loan program for first responders.

The Safe Neighborhoods Amendment Act of 2025 amends the hiring practices for the Metropolitan Police Department, allowing applicants with a GED instead of a high school diploma. It also prohibits disqualification based on credit scores. The Act establishes the Office of Neighborhood Engagement and Safety Agency, which will oversee police hiring and best practices. Additionally, it creates a housing loan program for first responders, providing deferred interest-free loans up to $202,000, contingent on a 15-year service obligation.

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History

Jan 24, 2025

Council

Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0042 Published in the DC Register

Jan 21, 2025

Council

Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Jan 13, 2025

Council

Introduced in Office of the Secretary