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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
187th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to excusing certain sole owners of businesses from jury service. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend existing law, specifically Section 4 of Chapter 234A of the General Laws, by adding a new provision that allows for the excusal of individuals from jury service if they are the sole owner of a business and their participation would necessitate closing that business. This change aims to provide an exemption for small business owners whose absence would cause significant disruption to their livelihood.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
Brad Jones (R)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Viriato deMacedo (R),
Geoffrey Diehl (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Donald Humason (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Steven Levy (R),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
George Peterson (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
George Ross (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4364 (on 07/31/2012)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.malegislature.gov/Bills/187/House/H2203 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/187/H2203 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/PDF?billId=8931&generalCourtId=1 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/8931?generalCourtId=1 |
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