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HR 5140 Passed First Chamber

To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age.

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Engrossed in House Sep 16, 2025 · 295 words Open full page ↗

119TH CONGRESS

1ST SESSION

H. R. 5140

AN ACT

To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an

adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of

Columbia to 14 years of age.

1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-

2 tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

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