SF 18 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to excuse from jury service for persons at least seventy-five years of age.

This bill automatically exempts Iowans aged 75 or older from jury duty upon submitting written proof of age (such as a driver's license). Courts must excuse these individuals without further review if they provide documentation verifying their age. The exemption applies to all jury summonses for eligible seniors and removes the need for additional justification. The bill creates a straightforward, automatic process for this exemption, directly affecting residents aged 75+ who receive jury duty notices.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Jan 22, 2025
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Committee
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Jan 22, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Jan 16, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 01/22/2025 12:30PM Room 217 Conference Room.
legislature
Jan 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Shipley, Quirmbach, and Rowley.
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Judiciary.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Amy Sinclair
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