S.J.Res. 12 · 118th Congress
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Bill Hagerty
- Introduced
- 2023-02-09
- Latest action
- 2023-02-09 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
This joint resolution nullifies the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia (DC). The act makes a variety of changes to DC criminal laws, including by providing statutory definitions for various elements of criminal offenses, modifying sentencing guidelines and penalties, and expanding the right to a jury trial for certain misdemeanor crimes.