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This bill modifies Alabama's jury duty exemption laws to provide a specific exemption for nursing mothers. Under the new provisions, nursing mothers can request to be excused from jury service by providing a written statement confirming they are nursing and a supporting document like a birth certificate or medical record. When excused, these individuals will be exempt from jury service for a 24-month period, after which they may be directed to reappear for jury duty. The bill also clarifies and expands existing provisions for jury service exemptions, including those related to physical or financial hardship. Specifically, individuals can be excused if serving on a jury would require abandoning a person under their care, cause substantial financial strain, or result in physical illness. The bill emphasizes that being absent from work alone is not sufficient grounds for exemption. Named "Parker's Law," the legislation will become effective on October 1, 2025, and aims to provide more flexible and compassionate jury duty regulations for nursing mothers.

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