The Jury ACCESS Act of 2025 prohibits federal courts from excluding people from jury service based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill amends existing federal law to add these two categories to the list of protected characteristics—alongside sex and other classifications—that cannot be used as grounds to dismiss potential jurors. This legislation affects anyone called for jury duty in federal courts, ensuring that LGBTQ+ individuals have equal access to participate in the judicial system. The bill contains no specific funding requirements or implementation timeline, as it primarily modifies existing jury selection procedures to eliminate discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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