Bill > SB0139

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.