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IN SB0139

IN SB0139
Jury duty exemption for women breastfeeding.

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Introduced
01/05/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
01/14/2026
Passed
03/04/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/04/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Jury duty exemption for women breastfeeding. Exempts a woman who is breastfeeding from jury duty. Sets forth requirements.

AI Summary

This bill amends Indiana Code (IC) 33-28-5-18 to allow women who are currently breastfeeding to be exempted from jury duty. Previously, the law allowed for exemptions based on age (being at least seventy-five years old) or other disqualifications like not being a citizen, inability to understand English, or physical/mental disability. This amendment adds a new condition for exemption: a woman can be excused if she has given birth within the last 365 days, is currently breastfeeding, and requests to be exempted. This change provides a specific exemption for nursing mothers, recognizing the practical challenges they may face in fulfilling jury service obligations.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor (on 03/04/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/139/details
Fiscal Note #1: House Enrolled https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0139/fiscal-notes/SB0139.04.ENRH.FN001.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0139/SB0139.04.ENRH.pdf
Fiscal Note #3: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0139/fiscal-notes/SB0139.03.COMH.FN003.pdf
Fiscal Note #2: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0139/fiscal-notes/SB0139.03.COMH.FN002.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0139/SB0139.03.COMH.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0139/fiscal-notes/SB0139.03.COMH.FN001.pdf
House Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0139/committee-reports/SB0139.02.COMS.CRH001.pdf
Vote Sheet February 18, 2026 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0139/votesheets/SB0139.02.COMS.04.pdf
Fiscal Note #3: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0139/fiscal-notes/SB0139.02.COMS.FN003.pdf
Fiscal Note #2: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0139/fiscal-notes/SB0139.02.COMS.FN002.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0139/SB0139.02.COMS.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0139/fiscal-notes/SB0139.02.COMS.FN001.pdf
Senate Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0139/committee-reports/SB0139.01.INTR.CRS001.pdf
Vote Sheet January 07, 2026 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0139/votesheets/SB0139.01.INTR.05.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0139/SB0139.01.INTR.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Introduced https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0139/fiscal-notes/SB0139.01.INTR.FN001.pdf
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