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MA H1416

MA H1416
Providing for certain exemptions from jury duty


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to exempting certain providers of health care services from jury duty. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend existing law to create new exemptions from jury duty for certain individuals. Specifically, it would exempt individuals who are the primary caregiver for someone relying on their health care services, provided that performing jury duty would pose a risk of injury to the health of the person receiving care; this exemption applies regardless of whether the caregiver is compensated and requires a letter from a registered physician detailing the recipient's information, the nature of the care, and the physician's opinion on the risk. Additionally, the bill would exempt full-time college students from jury duty during their period of formal education, with the understanding that they would become subject to jury duty once their full-time studies conclude.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)

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