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S 2115 117th Congress Senate Law Federal district courts Judicial procedure and administration Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination Specialized courts

Jury ACCESS Act of 2021

Introduced: June 17, 2021 Introduced by: Shaheen, Jeanne Democratic · New Hampshire See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 2 steps
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Jun 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Jury Access for Capable Citizens and Equality in Service Selection Act of 2021 or the Jury ACCESS Act

This bill prohibits the exclusion of individuals from jury service on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

What's happening now June 17, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1140 Related bill Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2021
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 6 Republican 1
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jun 17, 2021
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Jun 17, 2021
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Jun 17, 2021
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Jun 17, 2021
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jun 17, 2021
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Jun 17, 2021
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Jun 17, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2115: Jury ACCESS Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2115/
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"S. 2115: Jury ACCESS Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2115/.
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S. 2115, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2115/.
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