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VA SB107

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stella Pekarsky

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands jury service exemptions for caretakers of children under 18 with serious health conditions, including illness, injury, or physical or mental impairment requiring continuous care during court hours
  • Broadens the definition of exempt caretakers to include "familial caretakers" such as family members, household members, close family friends, or other adults with close personal relationships who provide full-time care
  • Clarifies that serious health conditions include illness, injury, or physical or mental impairment for both child and adult care situations
  • Amends Virginia Code § 8.01-341.1, which governs voluntary exemptions from jury service upon request

Legislative Description

Jury service; exemptions upon request, certain caretakers of persons with serious health conditions.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts of Justice: Civil2/17/2026
Courts of Justice2/3/2026
Courts of Justice1/2/2026

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