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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.

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
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
9
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1086

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Alternate 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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