SB0139

Jury duty exemption for women breastfeeding.

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Indiana SB0139 allows breastfeeding women to be exempt from jury duty.

Indiana SB0139 amends the Indiana Code to allow women who are breastfeeding to be exempt from jury duty. The exemption applies to women who have given birth within the preceding 365 days and are currently breastfeeding. The bill sets forth the requirements for this exemption and it will be effective July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

98 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 18

10:30 AM

House Courts and Criminal Code Hearing

Jan 7

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 4

Senate

Signed by the Governor

Mar 4

Senate

Public Law 69

Feb 27

Senate

Signed by the President Pro Tempore