H.R. 4042 — Introduced in House

I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4042 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2023Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability 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 2023. 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 by inserting (including sexual orientation or gender identity) after sex. (b) No effect on other remedies Section 11–1910(c), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by inserting (including sexual orientation or gender identity) after sex.