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NY A01879
NY A01879Excuses prospective jurors who are over the age of 75 or have a health condition putting such person at greater risk for severe illness from COVID-19 from service.
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Introduced
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the judiciary law, in relation to excusing prospective jurors who are over the age of 75 or have a health condition putting such person at greater risk for severe illness from COVID-19; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
AI Summary
This bill amends the Judiciary Law to allow prospective jurors over the age of 75 or those with an underlying health condition that puts them at greater risk for severe illness from COVID-19 to be excused from jury service upon application. The bill is intended to be a temporary measure, as it is set to expire and be repealed on April 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
print number 1879a (on 01/11/2022)
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