H.R. 5096, the Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act, amends federal law to prohibit courts from excluding people with disabilities from serving on federal juries solely because of their disability status. The bill modifies existing jury qualification rules by replacing the broad term "infirmity" with a narrower standard that only disqualifies individuals with disabilities that cannot be reasonably accommodated, meaning courts must consider whether accommodations could enable someone with a disability to serve. The legislation also adds age as a protected category, preventing age-based discrimination in jury selection. This change affects all federal courts and individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in the jury system, expanding access to civic participation while maintaining the integrity of the judicial process through reasonable accommodation requirements. The bill contains no specific funding provisions or implementation timelines.
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