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Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act
7/21/2025, 7:32 PM
Summary of Bill S 1086
The bill titled "Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act," introduced in the 118th Congress as S.1086 on March 30, 2023, aims to address discrimination related to disability and age in jury service. The bill likely includes provisions prohibiting such discrimination, ensuring equal participation in jury duty regardless of disability or age, and outlining specific guidelines or requirements to uphold nondiscrimination practices in the selection and service of jurors. For more detailed information, the full text of the bill can be accessed via the provided link to the official PDF version.
Congressional Summary of S 1086
Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act
This bill prohibits the exclusion of individuals from jury service on the basis of their disability or age.
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 or infirmity if reasonable accommodations can be made.
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Current Status of Bill S 1086
Bill S 1086 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill S 1086 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2023. Bill S 1086's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 30, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1086
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
9Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1086
Primary Policy Focus
LawAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1086
Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act
Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act
A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of a disability.
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