House Bill 1515
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 13, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1515
Congress
115
Policy Area
Law
Law
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting civil actions and administrative remedies, courts and judicial administration, general constitutional issues, dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. Measures concerning specific constitutional amendments may fall under the policy area relevant to the subject matter of the amendment (e.g., Education). Measures concerning criminal procedure and law enforcement may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2017
This bill amends the federal judicial code to prohibit the exclusion of citizens from service as a grand or petit juror in U.S. district courts or the Court of International Trade on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (thereby expanding the current prohibition against exclusion on account of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or economic status).
March 13, 2017
03/31/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
03/13/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
03/13/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:39 PM