Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 36-901.

1973 Ed., § 36-310.

Legislative History of Laws

Law 1-87, the "Anti-Sex Discriminatory Language Act," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 1-36, which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and Criminal Law. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 15, 1976 and June 29, 1976, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 27, 1976, it was assigned Act No. 1-143 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

Law 15-154, the "Elimination of Outdated Crimes Amendment Act of 2003", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 15-79, which was referred to Committee on the Judiciary.  The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on October 7, 2003, and November 4, 2003, respectively.   Signed by the Mayor on November 25, 2003, it was assigned Act No. 15-255 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.  D.C. Law 15-154 became effective on April 29, 2004.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 36-902.

1973 Ed., § 36-311.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-87, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 32-831.

For Law 15-154, see notes following § 32-831.