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NJ A1580

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sean Kean

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds judges and justices to the list of individuals who may be excused from jury duty in New Jersey state courts
  • Covered judicial positions include New Jersey Supreme Court justices, Superior Court judges, Tax Court judges, municipal court judges, Office of Administrative Law judges, Division of Workers' Compensation judges, and federal court judges
  • Amends N.J.S.2B:20-10, which currently allows excuses for those 75+, recent jurors, severe hardship cases, volunteer firefighters, and first aid/rescue squad volunteers
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies to jurors summoned after the effective date
  • Sponsored by Assemblyman Sean T. Kean (District 30 - Monmouth and Ocean) and pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session

Legislative Description

Exempts judges and justices from jury duty.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

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