D.C. Law 12-39. Human Rights Amendment Act of 1997.
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Oct. 23, 1997
Law 12-39, the “Human Rights Amendment Act of 1997,” was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 12-143, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 3, 1997, and July 1, 1997, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 18, 1997, it was assigned Act No. 12-143 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 12-39 became effective on October 23, 1997.