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Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2442
Bill 118 hr 2442, also known as the Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act, aims to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities and older adults in the selection and service of jurors in federal courts. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals with disabilities and older adults have equal opportunities to participate in the jury process and serve as jurors.
Specifically, the bill prohibits federal courts from excluding individuals from jury service based on their disability or age, and requires courts to make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to ensure their full participation in the jury process. The bill also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and older adults in the selection of jurors, ensuring that they are not unfairly excluded from serving on juries.
Overall, the Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act aims to promote diversity and inclusion in the jury system, ensuring that individuals with disabilities and older adults have equal opportunities to participate in the judicial process. The bill seeks to uphold the principles of fairness and equality in the selection and service of jurors in federal courts.
Specifically, the bill prohibits federal courts from excluding individuals from jury service based on their disability or age, and requires courts to make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to ensure their full participation in the jury process. The bill also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and older adults in the selection of jurors, ensuring that they are not unfairly excluded from serving on juries.
Overall, the Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act aims to promote diversity and inclusion in the jury system, ensuring that individuals with disabilities and older adults have equal opportunities to participate in the judicial process. The bill seeks to uphold the principles of fairness and equality in the selection and service of jurors in federal courts.
Current Status of Bill HR 2442
Bill HR 2442 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill HR 2442 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 30, 2023. Bill HR 2442's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 30, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2442
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2442
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2442
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