H 1798 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act establishing a jury duty exemption for breastfeeding parents

This bill amends Massachusetts state law to allow parents who are breastfeeding to opt out of jury duty. Under the proposed change, a breastfeeding parent could indicate on their juror summons response that they do not wish to serve. This provision would directly affect parents with young children who are currently required to appear for jury service. The legislation does not specify any additional requirements or conditions beyond the parent's status and their election to decline service.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jun 5, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Steve Ultrino
DDemocratic
MA
33rd Middlesex