Bill > SB345

This bill amends Kansas law to change the rules regarding jury service for breastfeeding mothers, moving them from a mandatory exclusion to a discretionary one. Previously, breastfeeding mothers were automatically excused from jury duty until they were no longer breastfeeding, meaning they were on a list of people who *had* to be excused. Now, under the proposed changes, breastfeeding mothers can request to have their jury service postponed for at least a year if they are breastfeeding, but they are no longer automatically excused and can choose to serve if they wish, with the court or jury commissioner required to make reasonable accommodations for them. This shifts the decision from an automatic exemption to a request-based deferral, allowing more flexibility for mothers who wish to participate in jury service.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb345/