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NY A10912
Bill
Status
Introduced
8/17/2020
Primary Sponsor
Angelo Santabarbara
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AI Summary
- Amends Judiciary Law by adding section 512 to exempt active volunteer firefighters from jury duty upon claiming exemption
- Defines eligible volunteers as those meeting the definition in section three of the Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law
- Requires the chief administrator of courts to prescribe a form that qualified volunteers file with the commissioner of jurors to claim exemption
- Exemption remains valid for as long as the person maintains active volunteer firefighter status
- Takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with authority to implement necessary rules and regulations immediately
Legislative Description
Exempts active volunteer firefighters from jury duty when such firefighter files a form, prescribed by the chief administrator of the courts, with the appropriate commissioner of jurors.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
8/17/2020
Committee Referrals
Judiciary8/17/2020
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