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Religious Freedom in DC: New Non-Discrimination Rules

This bill aims to remove the District of Columbia from the scope of the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993. This means that local non-discrimination laws in D.C. will take precedence, without the possibility of invoking the federal religious freedom act for exemptions. In practice, this could affect the scope of civil rights protection in D.C. regarding equality and non-discrimination.
Key points
The federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 will no longer apply to the District of Columbia.
D.C.'s local non-discrimination laws will fully apply, without religious freedom-based exemptions.
This may strengthen the protection of rights for groups vulnerable to discrimination in D.C.
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Print number: 117_HR_4023
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-06-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4023.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 will no longer apply to the District of Columbia.
  • D.C.'s local non-discrimination laws will fully apply, without religious freedom-based exemptions.
  • This may strengthen the protection of rights for groups vulnerable to discrimination in D.C.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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