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