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- H.R.5848
H.R.5848: Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 18, 2012
- Latest Major Action June 4, 2012
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2012 - Amends the federal judicial code to prohibit the exclusion of citizens from service as a grand or petit juror in U.S. district courts or the Court of International Trade on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (thereby expanding the current prohibition on exclusion on account of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or economic status).
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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| May 18, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Steven R. Rothman (D-N.J.) |