SB76 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

April WeaverSenator

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Jury duty; exemption for nursing mothers

Summary

SB76 creates a 24-month jury duty exemption for nursing mothers, requiring nursing certification to qualify.

What This Bill Does

The bill adds nursing mothers as a valid reason to be excused from jury service. To be excused, a nursing mother must provide a written statement that she is nursing and a birth certificate or similar government/medical document certifying the birth of her child. The exemption lasts 24 months from the summons, after which she may be asked to reappear, and the court must determine eligibility based on interview or other competent evidence, with documentation required if requested.

Who It Affects

• Nursing mothers who are summoned for jury service will be eligible for a 24-month exemption from jury duty, provided they submit the required nursing certification.
• The Alabama court/jury system will process requests for excusal, verify documentation, and manage the 24-month exemption period while preserving the existing automatic postponement right.

Key Provisions

• Adds nursing mother as a ground to be excused from jury service under §12-16-63(b)(3).
• Requires the nursing mother to provide (i) a written statement that she is nursing and (ii) a birth certificate or government/medical record certifying the birth of the child.
• Provides an exemption from jury service for 24 months from the summons, with the possibility of reappearing after that period.
• Stipulates that excusal based on nursing status does not affect the right to one automatic postponement under §12-16-63.1.
• Effective date is October 1, 2025, and the act is known as Parker's Law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Courts & Judges