District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2025
- Bill Number
- H.R. 4061
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Law
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-06-20: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2025-07-18T15:48:23Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation aims to prevent the exclusion of individuals from serving on juries in the District of Columbia based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 11-1903 of the District of Columbia Official Code to expand the definition of "sex" in jury selection rules.
- Adds that "sex" includes sex stereotypes, pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation (defined as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality), gender identity, sex characteristics (including intersex traits), associations with others, and perceptions of an individual's sex.
- Makes a similar amendment to Section 11-1910(c) regarding procedures for jury-related remedies, applying the same expanded definition.
- The bill does not alter other existing remedies or procedures.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Introduces explicit protections against discrimination in DC jury service for categories not previously covered under the term "sex" in these code sections.
- Extends the non-discrimination rule to cover both direct and perceived characteristics related to sexual orientation and gender identity.
Potential Impacts
- Affects the District of Columbia government by requiring updates to jury selection processes to comply with the new definitions.
- Impacts DC citizens by broadening eligibility and protection against exclusion from jury service.
- No direct effects on federal agencies or international relations are specified in the bill.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Residents of the District of Columbia who may be called for jury duty.
- The DC court system and officials responsible for managing jury pools.
- Congress, as it holds legislative authority over DC matters.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Applies federal legislative authority to local DC jury rules, reinforcing non-discrimination standards in a specific area of civil procedure.
- The expanded definition of "sex" aligns with broader interpretations seen in other federal contexts but is limited here to jury service in the District.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Recent Actions
- 2025-06-20: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-06-20: Introduced in House
- 2025-06-20: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E595)
- 2025-06-20: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2025 — issued 2025-06-20 — PDF (3 pages)