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 subject to voter ratification if approved by the Council, reflecting the importance of public input in determining qualifications for holding office. The last amendment to this section occurred in 2012, which addressed felony convictions but did not account for expulsion consequences, necessitating this legislative update.