An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juries and jurors, further providing for exemptions from jury duty.
SB 260 adds a new exemption category for caregivers from Pennsylvania jury duty. It allows caregivers who request excusal, do not work outside the home, and live with a child under seven or a person with a permanent disability requiring active care during court hours (and lack affordable or available alternative care) to be excused permanently or for a limited period. Courts must require a notarized affidavit confirming these conditions, and caregivers excused for a limited time will be reassigned to the next jury array after their period ends. This bill directly affects caregivers meeting these specific criteria, modifying existing jury duty exemptions under Title 42.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Feb 20, 2025
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Feb 20, 2025
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1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
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State
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P
Kristin Phillips-Hill
RRepublican
Co
Amanda Cappelletti
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Laughlin
RRepublican
Co
James Malone
DDemocratic
Co
Jay Costa
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Schwank
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Ward
RRepublican
Co
Lisa Baker
RRepublican
Co
Pat Stefano
RRepublican
Co
Rosemary Brown
RRepublican
Co
Wayne Fontana
DDemocratic
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