Bill > S04998

This bill increases the daily allowance for trial and grand jurors in New York's unified court system from $40 to $72. Under the new law, jurors will receive $72 per day for their physical attendance in court, with specific provisions for employed individuals. If an employed juror's daily wages are less than $72, they will be entitled to receive the difference between their wages and $72. The bill also updates language to use gender-neutral terms like "their" instead of "his or her" and modifies employer restrictions on wage withholding. Specifically, employers with more than ten employees will now be prohibited from withholding the first $72 (instead of $40) of a juror's daily wages during the first three days of jury service. These changes aim to provide better compensation for jurors and ensure they are not financially disadvantaged while performing their civic duty. The bill will take effect 30 days after becoming law.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4998