STATES Act

House Bill

H.R. 4042

119th Congress

STATES Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Representative

Democratic

DC

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Law

Summary

The District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2023 would prohibit the exclusion or disqualification of individuals from serving on grand or petit juries in Washington, D.C. based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

SponsorEleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)

Introduced6/17/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

ChamberHouse

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STATES Act

The District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2023 would prohibit the exclusion or disqualification of individuals from serving on grand or petit juries in Washington, D.C. based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

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The District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2023 would prohibit the exclusion or disqualification of individuals from serving on grand or petit juries in Washington, D.C. based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Bill Number: 4042
Sponsor: Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
Introduced: 6/17/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Policy Area: Law

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Fact Sheet

Title: STATES Act
Bill Number: 4042
Sponsor: Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced: 6/17/2025
Summary: The District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2023 would prohibit the exclusion or disqualification of individuals from serving on grand or petit juries in Washington, D.C. based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2023 would prohibit the exclusion or disqualification of individuals from serving on grand or petit juries in Washington, D.C. based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2023 This bill specifies that an individual may not be excluded or disqualified from serving on a grand or petit jury in the District of Columbia because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

This bill would prevent discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals when they are called for jury duty in Washington, D.C.
It would ensure that a person's sexual orientation or gender identity cannot be used as a reason to keep them off a jury.
The goal is to promote equal treatment and representation in the District's judicial system.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, LGBTQ+ residents of Washington, D.C. would be protected from unfair exclusion from jury service. This could increase diversity and inclusion in the District's juries, helping ensure fair trials for all. The bill would affect anyone who is called for jury duty in D.C. and is part of the LGBTQ+ community.