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District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2019

H.R. 2275 · 116th Congress · Apr 10, 2019 · Lineage

A BILL

To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to prohibit the exclusion of individuals from service on a District of Columbia jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity.

1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the “District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2019”.

2. Exclusion from District of Columbia juries on account of sexual orientation or gender identity prohibited

Section 11–1903, District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by inserting “(including sexual orientation or gender identity)” after “sex”.