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MN HF335

Bill

Status

Passed

5/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Steve Simon

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 593.32, subdivision 1 to prohibit exclusion from jury service based on marital status or sexual orientation.

  • Adds marital status and sexual orientation to the existing list of protected characteristics that cannot be used to exclude citizens from jury duty.

  • Maintains existing protections against jury exclusion based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, economic status, or physical or sensory disability.

Legislative Description

Jury service exclusion prohibited on the basis of marital status or sexual orientation.

Last Action

Secretary of State Chapter 90

5/24/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration5/13/2013
Judiciary Finance and Policy2/13/2013
Civil Law2/4/2013

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