This bill amends federal jury law to explicitly protect jurors from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, treating these characteristics the same as sex discrimination protections already in place. The legislation adds clear definitions stating that "sex" includes sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, pregnancy-related conditions, and intersex traits. The bill also clarifies that discrimination protections apply not only to individuals themselves but also to people associated with them and to individuals based on others' perceptions of their protected characteristics. The changes apply to federal jury selection and qualification procedures outlined in Title 28 of the U.S. Code. No new funding or specific implementation timeline is mentioned in the legislation.
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