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TN HB1715

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Hale

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Breastfeeding mothers may be excused from jury service by providing the court with a medical statement from a licensed physician
  • County jury coordinators are required to grant the excusal upon receiving a written request and physician's supporting statement
  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 22-1-103 by adding a new subsection
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law under public welfare provisions

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 22, Chapter 1 and Title 22, Chapter 2, relative to jury service.

Juries and Jurors

Last Action

Sponsor(s) Added.

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules2/18/2026
Judiciary2/11/2026
Civil Justice Subcommittee2/4/2026
Judiciary1/22/2026

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