Changes the age when a person may be excused from serving on a petit and grand jury

This bill modifies the rules for excusing individuals from jury duty in state courts by updating the list of eligible exemptions and clarifying the criteria for hardship-based excuses. It expands the age exemption to include anyone who is seventy years old or older, while also adding specific provisions for nursing mothers, health care providers, and employees of religious institutions whose duties conflict with jury service. For those seeking an excuse due to physical or financial hardship, the legislation requires judges to make determinations based on strict documentation, such as tax returns and medical statements, proving that serving would cause severe personal care issues or threaten basic living expenses. The bill also ensures that people excused from service remain eligible to serve again after a two-year waiting period, unless their reason for exemption is deemed permanent by a judge.