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Introduced
03/29/2022
03/29/2022
In Committee
03/29/2022
03/29/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the exclu- sion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of disability.
AI Summary
This bill, the Disabled Jurors Nondiscrimination Act, amends Title 28 of the United States Code to prohibit the exclusion of individuals from serving on a federal jury on the basis of their disability. Specifically, the bill adds "disability" to the list of prohibited grounds for discrimination in jury selection, and clarifies that no person may be disqualified from serving on a grand or petit jury due to their disability.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Ed Markey (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 03/29/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3942/all-info | 03/30/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3942/BILLS-117s3942is.pdf | 04/01/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3942/BILLS-117s3942is.pdf.pdf | 04/01/2022 |
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