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CA AB1359
Bill
Status
Engrossed
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Ahrens
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AI Summary
- Allows individuals 80 years of age or older to request a permanent excuse from jury service without needing to provide a letter, memorandum, or note from a treating health care provider
- Requires courts to permanently excuse any person 80 or older who requests this exemption
- Authorizes the Judicial Council to adopt or amend rules of court and publish judicial forms to implement the new exemption process
- Amends Section 204 of the Code of Civil Procedure, which currently only allows jury service excusal for undue hardship as defined by the Judicial Council
Legislative Description
Jury service exemptions.
Last Action
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
1/27/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/27/2026
Appropriations1/13/2026
Judiciary1/5/2026
Housing and Community Development3/28/2025
Full Bill Text
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