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US SB2122

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeanne Shaheen

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 1862 of title 28, United States Code, to add "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" to the list of protected characteristics for federal jury service
  • Prohibits excluding individuals from serving on a federal jury based on their sexual orientation or gender identity
  • Expands existing federal jury non-discrimination protections, which already cover race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and economic status
  • Introduced June 18, 2025 by Senator Shaheen with bipartisan cosponsorship and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Jury ACCESS Act of 2025 Jury Access for Capable Citizens and Equality in Service Selection Act of 2025

Law

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

6/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/18/2025

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