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
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Ultrino
DDemocratic
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