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This bill amends Hawaii's jury duty exemption law to allow advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to claim exemption from jury service, starting January 1, 2027. The legislation recognizes that APRNs play a critical role in providing primary and specialist healthcare, and that requiring them to serve on a jury could disrupt patient care and create financial hardships for practitioners who own their own practices. Currently, only physicians and dentists are exempt from jury duty, and this bill expands that exemption to include APRNs. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning the exemption will automatically be repealed on January 1, 2032, at which point the law will revert to its previous form. The legislature emphasizes that this exemption is optional, and APRNs can still choose to serve on a jury if they wish. The bill does not permanently change the jury duty exemption statute but provides a time-limited expansion of exemptions for APRNs, reflecting the growing recognition of their professional status and importance in healthcare delivery.

Health and Social Services, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=8&year=2026