June 20, 2025
Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
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.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2025
.
Sec. 2. Exclusion from District of Columbia juries on account of sexual orientation or gender identity prohibited
(a) Prohibiting discrimination
Section 11–1903, District of Columbia Official Code, is amended—
(1)
by striking A citizen
and inserting (a) A citizen
; and
(2)
by adding at the end the following new subsection:
(b)
In subsection (a), the term
sex—(1)
includes—
(A)
a sex stereotype;
(B)
pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition;
(C)
sexual orientation (defined as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality) or gender identity; and
(D)
sex characteristics, including intersex traits; and
(2)
when used with respect to an individual, includes—
(A)
the sex of another person with whom the individual is associated or has been associated; and
(B)
a perception or belief, even if inaccurate, concerning the sex of the individual.
(b) No effect on other remedies
Section 11–1910(c), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended—
(1)
by striking (c) The procedures
and inserting (c)(1) The procedures
; and
(2)
by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
(2)
In paragraph (1), the term
sex—(A)
includes—
(i)
a sex stereotype;
(ii)
pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition;
(iii)
sexual orientation (defined as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality) or gender identity; and
(iv)
sex characteristics, including intersex traits; and
(B)
when used with respect to an individual, includes—
(i)
the sex of another person with whom the individual is associated or has been associated; and
(ii)
a perception or belief, even if inaccurate, concerning the sex of the individual.