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HI SB2136

Bill

Status

Passed

6/17/2022

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes § 612-2 to add "gender identity or expression" to the list of protected characteristics in jury service discrimination prohibitions
  • Citizens cannot be excluded from jury service based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, economic status, or physical disability
  • Exception remains for exclusions provided in section 612-4(b)(1)
  • Takes effect upon approval

Legislative Description

Relating To Jury Service.

Prohibition

Last Action

Act 040, on 06/16/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1140).

6/17/2022

Committee Referrals

Finance3/23/2022
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/10/2022
Judiciary1/21/2022

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