D.C. Shield Law Repeal Act
Summary
The D.C. Shield Law Repeal Act aims to repeal the Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-257). This action would effectively restore any laws that were amended or repealed by the 2022 Act, as if it had never been enacted. The bill was introduced in the Senate on December 3, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this repeal would be to undo the changes made by the Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act of 2022. This means that the legal landscape in D.C. would revert to its state prior to the enactment of that law. The specific impacts would depend on the details of the original 2022 Act.
Potential Benefits
- Reinstatement of laws that were considered beneficial prior to the Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act of 2022.
- Correction of any unintended negative consequences resulting from the 2022 Act.
- Alignment of D.C. law with broader national standards, if the 2022 act deviated significantly.
- Potential for improved clarity and consistency in the legal framework.
- Removal of any legal ambiguities introduced by the 2022 Act.
Potential Disadvantages
- Disruption of any positive outcomes or protections established by the Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act of 2022.
- Potential for increased vulnerability of specific groups if the 2022 Act provided them with enhanced safeguards.
- Reversal of progress in human rights if the 2022 Act aimed to strengthen such rights.
- Creation of legal uncertainty during the transition period following the repeal.
- Possible conflict with local D.C. laws or policies that were aligned with the 2022 Act.
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Constitutional Alignment
The act itself, being a repeal, doesn't directly infringe upon any specific constitutional right. However, the constitutionality hinges on the nature of the Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act of 2022 and whether that act, or its repeal, aligns with constitutional principles. Congress has broad legislative powers under Article I, Section 8, but these powers are limited by the Bill of Rights and other constitutional protections. The repeal could raise constitutional concerns if the original act was designed to protect fundamental rights.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).