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H.R. 5848House112th Congress (2011-2013)In Committee

Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2012

Sponsored by Steven R. RothmanRep. Steven R. Rothman (D-NJ)
Introduced May 18, 2012

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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

June 4, 2012

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May 18, 2012

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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May 18, 2012

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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

June 4, 2012

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Introduced in HouseIssued May 18, 2012

I

112th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 5848

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 18, 2012

Mr. Rothman of New Jersey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2012.

2.

Exclusion from Federal juries on account of sexual orientation or gender identity prohibited

Section 1862 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting sexual orientation, gender identity, after sex.