Bill > S2190

This bill aims to address potential racial, ethnic, and gender-based bias in civil damages calculations by prohibiting courts from using future earnings projections that take into account a plaintiff's race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. The bill defines key terms like "future earnings table" and "protected class" and requires the Secretary of Labor to develop guidance for creating inclusive, unbiased earnings tables within 180 days of enactment. It mandates that the Judicial Conference of the United States conduct a comprehensive study on damages awarded under federal law, analyzing data by case type and protected classes, and submit a report to Congress within 18 months. The bill also requires the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to study how to calculate future earning potential while considering age and disability without violating equal protection laws. Additionally, the Federal Judicial Center will be tasked with training federal judges on implementing the Act, including guidance on using unbiased earnings tables as evidence. Importantly, the bill clarifies that courts can still order damages based on membership in a protected class for the purposes of federal civil rights laws, ensuring that the legislation does not undermine existing protections against discrimination.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2190/all-info