House Bill
H.R. 5140
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.
Primary Sponsor
Markwayne Mullin
Senator
Cosponsors
12
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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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.
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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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.
- Bill Number
- 5140
- Sponsor
- Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
- Introduced
- 9/11/2025
- Status
- Received in the Senate.
- Policy Area
- Families
Data from Congress.gov
Fact Sheet
- Title
- 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.
- Bill Number
- 5140
- Sponsor
- Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
- Status
- Received in the Senate.
- Introduced
- 9/11/2025
- Summary
- 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.
Data from Congress.gov
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