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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition of Elizabeth A. Poirier, James R. Miceli and Mathew Muratore that jury duty be made optional for legally blind persons. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the General Laws to allow legally blind individuals to opt out of jury duty. The bill defines "legally blind" as having a visual acuity of 20/200 or less with correction in the better eye, or a peripheral visual field of 10 degrees radius or less, regardless of visual acuity. Under the proposed change, a legally blind person could indicate on the juror confirmation form that they elect not to perform jury service.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H929 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H929.pdf |
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