Bill > HR5096

This bill, known as the "Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act," aims to prevent discrimination against individuals with disabilities in federal jury service. Currently, federal law allows potential jurors to be excluded from jury duty due to physical or mental infirmities. The bill amends two sections of Title 28 of the United States Code to prohibit excluding people from jury service solely on the basis of disability, provided that reasonable accommodations can be made to enable their participation. Specifically, the legislation removes the term "infirmity" from jury qualification standards and adds language that ensures a person cannot be disqualified from serving on a grand or petit jury if their disability can be reasonably accommodated. This change is significant because it promotes inclusivity in the legal system, recognizing that individuals with disabilities can contribute meaningfully to jury service when appropriate accommodations are available, thus supporting the principles of equal access and representation in the judicial process.