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This bill amends Alabama's jury duty laws to provide a specific exemption for nursing mothers from jury service. Under the new provisions, a nursing mother who receives a jury summons can request to be excused by providing a written statement confirming she is a nursing mother, along with an official document like a birth certificate or medical record verifying the birth of her child. If approved, the nursing mother will be exempt from jury service for a 24-month period, after which she may be required to reappear for jury duty. The bill also clarifies and expands existing provisions for jury duty exemptions, including allowing individuals to be excused for reasons such as undue physical or financial hardship, having a mental or physical condition that prevents service, or circumstances of public necessity. The law requires individuals seeking exemption to provide documentation upon the court's request and specifies that hardship does not automatically include absence from work. The bill, named "Parker's Law", will become effective on October 1, 2025, and aims to provide more flexible and compassionate jury service guidelines.

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