Repeal of Policing Reform Act

Official: Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act of 2025

IntroducedSeptember 3, 2025

Crime and Law EnforcementLaw enforcement administration and fundingDistrict of ColumbiaLaw enforcement officers

Why This Matters

This bill repeals a previous law that aimed to reform policing in Washington, D.C., restoring earlier laws and regulations.

If you live in Washington, D.C., the way police operate could change significantly with this bill.

Affects: This bill affects residents of Washington, D.C., particularly those involved with or impacted by law enforcement.

Summary

Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act or the CLEAN DC Act This bill repeals the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia. Any provision of law amended or repealed by that act is restored or revived as if it had not been enacted.(The act sets forth a variety of measures that focus on policing, including measures prohibiting the use of certain neck restraints by law enforcement officers, requiring additional procedures related to body-worn cameras, and expanding access to police disciplinary records.)

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill repeals the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 in Washington, D.C. 2. It restores any laws that were changed or removed by the 2022 Act. 3. Certain sections of the 2022 Act remain in effect, specifically related to police accountability. 4. The bill aims to change how law enforcement operates in the District of Columbia.

Who is affected?

This bill affects residents of Washington, D.C., particularly those involved with or impacted by law enforcement.