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Ending Jury Discrimination: Disabled Individuals Can Now Serve

This new law aims to ensure that individuals with disabilities are not excluded from serving on federal juries. This means every citizen, regardless of disability, will have an equal opportunity to participate in the justice system, strengthening the principle of equality before the law.
Key points
Prohibits the exclusion of individuals with disabilities from federal jury service.
Individuals with disabilities will be able to serve on grand and petit juries.
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Print number: 117_HR_7278
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45]
Process start date: 2022-03-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Disabled Jurors Nondiscrimination Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7278.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the exclusion of individuals with disabilities from federal jury service.
  • Individuals with disabilities will be able to serve on grand and petit juries.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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