District Of Columbia § 2-1402.71 - Prohibitions.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 2-1402.71 — Prohibitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-1402.71. Prohibitions.
2-1402.71It is unlawful discriminatory practice for an insurer authorized to sell motor vehicle insurance in the District of Columbia to do any of the following acts, wholly or partially for a discriminatory reason based on actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, lawful occupation, or location within the geographical area of the District of Columbia of any individual:
To fail or refuse to issue a policy of motor vehicle insurance;
To fail or refuse to renew a policy of motor vehicle insurance; or
To cancel a policy of motor vehicle insurance.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 2-1402.71 ("Prohibitions.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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