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MA H1778

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bradley Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Adds a new exemption category to Massachusetts juror service requirements under Chapter 234A, Section 4 of the General Laws
  • Allows sole business owners to be excused from jury duty if serving would require them to close their business
  • Amends existing law by adding this as subsection 9 to the list of juror service exemptions
  • Filed by Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (20th Middlesex) with 3 co-sponsors
  • Similar legislation was previously filed in the 2023-2024 session as House No. 1570

Legislative Description

Relative to juror service

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

11/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

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