Jury ACCESS Act of 2025
Jury ACCESS Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Jury ACCESS Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Jury ACCESS Act of 2025 aims to improve jury diversity and participation in federal courts. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on removing barriers that prevent certain groups from serving on juries and making the jury selection process more accessible. This could include measures to accommodate people with disabilities, reduce financial hardship for jurors, or increase outreach to underrepresented communities. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect potential jurors and the federal court system.
People who have previously been unable or unwilling to serve on juries due to accessibility issues, financial constraints, or language barriers would be most directly impacted. Federal courts and judges would also be affected, as changes to jury procedures could alter how trials are conducted. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee (S 2122 in the Senate), meaning it's in the early stages of the legislative process and hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full Congress. The bill was introduced by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH). *Note: For complete details on specific provisions, consult Congress.gov or the bill's full text.*.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.