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NY S09037
NY S09037Exempts from jury duty prospective jurors who are age seventy-five or older who make a request to be exempt.
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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the judiciary law, in relation to exempting senior citizens from jury duty
AI Summary
This bill, by amending the judiciary law, allows individuals who are seventy-five years of age or older to be exempt from jury duty if they request it. The chief administrator of the courts will create a form for this purpose, and once filed with the appropriate commissioner of jurors, the exemption will be granted and remain in effect unless the person chooses to be reinstated as a prospective juror. This change aims to provide an exemption for senior citizens from the civic responsibility of jury service.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY (on 01/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9037 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S09037&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S09037 |
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