B 25-0319 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

Fairness in Human Rights Administration Amendment Act of 2023

This bill updates the District of Columbia's Human Rights Act to broaden the definition of sexual harassment to include discrimination based on sex, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity. It allows individuals filing complaints against District government agencies to withdraw their cases without penalty before certain final decisions are made, provided they retain the right to sue in civil court if needed. The legislation also requires the Office of Human Rights to inform complainants of their right to file a civil lawsuit in specific situations, such as when a complaint is dismissed or withdrawn early. Additionally, the bill extends the time limit for filing a discrimination lawsuit in court from one year to two years and clarifies that attorneys' fees and costs may be awarded to all parties involved in a case.
Bill status in committee 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
Committee Review
Nov 2024
Council Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Jun 8, 2023 Last action Dec 17, 2024
Floor votes · Council Dec 17, 2024

How they voted

13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Dec 17, 2024
D Democratic11
11 Yea
100% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Dec 17, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Nov 21, 2024
Legislature · Passed
Committee Mark-up of B25-0319 by the Public Works and Operations Committee
legislature
Jun 20, 2023
Committee
Referred to Committee on Public Works and Operations
legislature
Jun 8, 2023
Introduced
B25-0319 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Brianne Nadeau
Brianne Nadeau
DDemocratic
DC
Ward 1