This bill aims to prevent discrimination in federal jury service by explicitly prohibiting the exclusion of individuals based on disability or age . It amends title 28 of the United States Code to ensure that all eligible citizens have an equal opportunity to participate in the federal justice system. The legislation revises current disqualification criteria, replacing "infirmity" with "disability that cannot be reasonably accommodated." It further clarifies that no person may be disqualified from grand or petit jury service solely due to a disability if they would otherwise be qualified with the provision of reasonable accommodation , thereby fostering a more inclusive jury pool.
Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act
USA119th CongressS-2476| Senate
| Updated: 7/28/2025
This bill aims to prevent discrimination in federal jury service by explicitly prohibiting the exclusion of individuals based on disability or age . It amends title 28 of the United States Code to ensure that all eligible citizens have an equal opportunity to participate in the federal justice system. The legislation revises current disqualification criteria, replacing "infirmity" with "disability that cannot be reasonably accommodated." It further clarifies that no person may be disqualified from grand or petit jury service solely due to a disability if they would otherwise be qualified with the provision of reasonable accommodation , thereby fostering a more inclusive jury pool.