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MI HB4691

Bill

Status

Passed

3/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Kurt Heise

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows nursing mothers to claim exemption from jury service for the period during which they are nursing their child upon request.

  • Requires nursing mothers seeking exemption to provide verification from a physician, lactation consultant, or certified nurse midwife confirming they are nursing.

  • Defines "certified nurse midwife," "lactation consultant," and "physician" for purposes of verifying nursing mother status.

  • Maintains existing jury service qualifications including U.S. citizenship, age 18+, English language ability, mental and physical capability, and no prior felony conviction.

  • Effective date: May 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Courts; juries; exemption for nursing mothers from jury duty; provide for under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 1307a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1307a).

Courts, juries

Last Action

Assigned Pa 69'12 With Immediate Effect

3/29/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/31/2011

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