The Protecting Victims Amendment Act of 2026 amends District of Columbia law to enhance penalties for crimes against pregnant victims and intrafamily.
The Protecting Victims Amendment Act of 2026 amends District of Columbia law to enhance penalties for crimes against pregnant victims and intrafamily offenses committed in the presence of a child. The bill establishes three degrees of kidnapping based on distance, duration of confinement, and the kidnapper’s intent. It also increases penalties for repeat offenders of temporary and civil protection orders. The bill requires a judicial officer to detain a person charged with an intrafamily offense for up to five days pending a hearing.
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