DC Stop Discrimination by Algorithms Act (B25-0114)
Washington, DC · D.C. Council B25-0114 (proposed)
A DC Council bill that would ban using algorithms to discriminate based on race, sex, age, or disability in important life decisions such as employment, housing, credit, insurance, and education, and would require notice and audits.
Technical detail
B25-0114 (re-introduced from prior sessions as B24-0558 and B23-0418) prohibits covered entities from using algorithmic eligibility determinations that produce disparate impact in housing, employment, credit, healthcare, education, insurance, and essential public services. Requires consumer notice, annual bias audits filed with the Attorney General, and a private right of action.
Who is protected: DC residents subject to algorithmic decisions in covered areas
Who must comply: Businesses and entities using algorithms to make important life decisions about DC residents
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Washington, DC |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | Proposed / pending |
| Protection strength | Proposed or pending |
| Citation | D.C. Council B25-0114 (proposed) |
| Enforced by | DC Office of the Attorney General; private right of action |
| Topics | automated decision-making · AI hiring and employment · housing and credit decisions · consumer protection · consumer data privacy · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | DC Council B25-0114 (LIMS) ↗ |
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