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Equal Access to Jury Service: Ending Disability and Age Discrimination

This act aims to ensure that individuals with disabilities and of various ages are not excluded from serving on federal juries. This means more citizens will have the opportunity to participate in the justice system, and courts will be required to provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. As a result, jury compositions will be more diverse and representative of society.
Key points
Prohibits discrimination based on disability and age in federal jury selection.
Individuals with disabilities can serve on juries if reasonable accommodations can be provided.
Increases diversity and representation in federal jury pools.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5096
Sponsor: Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]
Process start date: 2025-09-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5096.

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 2025-09-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits discrimination based on disability and age in federal jury selection.
  • Individuals with disabilities can serve on juries if reasonable accommodations can be provided.
  • Increases diversity and representation in federal jury pools.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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