The Public Service Exception Charter Amendment Act of 2025 aims to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to establish a clear consequence for Councilmembers who have been expelled from the Council. Specifically, the bill proposes to disqualify any individual who has been expelled from serving as a Councilmember for a period of five years following their expulsion. This amendment is introduced in response to a recent expulsion of a Councilmember for violations of the Council's Code of Official Conduct and the District's Ethics Act, highlighting the need for accountability and restoration of public trust in government institutions.

To implement this change, the bill amends Section 402 of the Home Rule Act by deleting the existing language regarding felony convictions while in office and inserting a new provision that prohibits individuals who have been expelled from the Council within the last five years from running for office. This amendment will be presented to voters for ratification, ensuring that the qualifications for holding office reflect the evolving standards of public service and ethics in the District of Columbia.