Bill > A03876

This bill increases the daily allowance for trial and grand jurors in New York's unified court system from $40 to $72 per day. The legislation modifies existing judiciary law to update compensation for jurors who physically attend court proceedings. For employed jurors, the bill ensures that employers with more than ten employees cannot withhold the first $72 of daily wages during the first three days of jury service. If an employee's daily wages are less than $72, they will be entitled to receive the difference as an allowance. The bill also updates language to use gender-neutral terms like "their" instead of "his or her" throughout the text. The changes aim to provide more financial support for individuals fulfilling their civic duty of jury service, recognizing the potential economic burden of serving on a jury. The act will take effect 30 days after becoming law, giving employers and court systems time to adjust to the new compensation structure.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3876