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DemocratBill · H.R. 1537· House(119-HR-1537)

District of Columbia Superior Court Jury Duty for Seniors Opt Out Act of 2025

Rep. Norton
Age: 89 years
District of Columbia
Introduced
2/24/2025
Last activity
2/24/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Eleanor Norton
Cosponsors
None
Law
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "District of Columbia Superior Court Jury Duty for Seniors Opt Out Act of 2025," aims to change jury service rules. It would allow people who are 70 years of age or older to opt out of jury duty in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The legislation works by amending the District of Columbia Official Code. This change happens upon the specific request of the individual.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5

    The bill benefits seniors 70 and older by allowing them to opt out of jury duty upon request.

  • Would retired people be better off under this?+5

    The bill provides retirees aged 70 or older the option to avoid jury service.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1

    The bill provides a clear mechanism for senior citizens to be excluded from court service.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.