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KY HB357
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Stalker
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AI Summary
- Amends KRS 29A.100 to require judges to excuse teachers from jury duty until the end of the current school term when Kentucky is experiencing a teacher shortage
- Maintains existing requirement that judges must excuse breastfeeding mothers from jury service until they are no longer breastfeeding
- Allows postponement of jury service for up to 24 months at a judge's discretion, with preference for temporary postponement over permanent excuse
- Authorizes court clerks, administrators, or designated judges to excuse jurors for up to 10 days or postpone service for up to 12 months
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to jury duty.
Teachers
Last Action
to Judiciary (H)
1/21/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/21/2026
Committee On Committees1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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