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TN SB1893
TN SB1893AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 22, Chapter 1 and Title 22, Chapter 2, relative to jury service.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Passed
03/18/2026
03/18/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, requires a breastfeeding mother to be excused from jury service upon submitting to the jury coordinator a written request to be excused and a supporting medical statement from a licensed physician or a certified professional midwife. - Amends TCA Title 22, Chapter 1 and Title 22, Chapter 2.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to allow breastfeeding mothers to be excused from jury service. Specifically, it adds a provision to Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 22, Chapter 1, which deals with jury service. Under this new provision, a mother who is breastfeeding can be excused from jury duty if she provides the court with a written request and a supporting medical statement from a licensed physician or a certified professional midwife, who is a healthcare provider trained to assist with childbirth. The jury coordinator in the county will then excuse the mother from her jury service obligation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 03/18/2026 (on 03/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1893&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0594.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1893 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0481.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0481 (12847) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1488.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1893.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB1715 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1715.pdf |
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