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S. 2170 (112th)

Hatch Act Modernization Act of 2012

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7 March 2012

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Became Public Law No: 112-230.

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5 December 2025

Summary

Hatch Act Modernization Act of 2012 - Amends the Hatch Act to: (1) eliminate the prohibition against state and local employees seeking partisan elective office; (2) make employees of the District of Columbia subject to the provisions applicable to state and local employees (currently, District employees are subject to the provisions applicable to federal employees); and (3) revise penalties for violations to allow penalties other than termination of employment.

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