Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 29, 2022Law
S. 3942
Disabled Jurors Nondiscrimination Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 29, 2022)
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.
What just happenedMar 29, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMar 29, 2022
- Mar 29, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate