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Disabled Jurors Nondiscrimination Act

12/29/2022, 10:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7278

Bill 117 HR 7278, also known as the Disabled Jurors Nondiscrimination Act, aims to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in the jury selection process. The bill prohibits discrimination against potential jurors based on their disability status and requires courts to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that individuals with disabilities can fully participate in the jury selection process.

The bill also requires courts to provide training to court personnel on how to accommodate individuals with disabilities during jury selection. Additionally, the bill mandates that courts must consider the accessibility of the courthouse and jury selection process when selecting potential jurors.

Overall, the Disabled Jurors Nondiscrimination Act seeks to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to the jury selection process and are not discriminated against based on their disability status. This bill aims to promote fairness and inclusivity in the legal system for all individuals, regardless of their disability status.

Congressional Summary of HR 7278

Disabled Jurors Nondiscrimination Act

This bill prohibits the exclusion of individuals from jury service on the basis of their disability.

Further, the bill prohibits the disqualification of individuals from jury service who fail to meet certain qualifications (e.g., adequate proficiency in English) on the basis of their disability.

Current Status of Bill HR 7278

Bill HR 7278 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2022. Bill HR 7278 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2022.  Bill HR 7278's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7278

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7278

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7278

Disabled Jurors Nondiscrimination Act
Disabled Jurors Nondiscrimination Act
To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of disability.

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