S.2052

Makes persons seventy (70) years of age or older eligible for exemption from jury service.

Introduced·1/9/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2052 makes persons seventy years of age or older eligible for exemption from jury service.

Rhode Island S2052 amends the General Laws to exempt individuals aged seventy or older from jury service, unless they waive their exemption. This change applies to various officials and professionals, including members of Congress, state officers, and law enforcement personnel, among others. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

7 Yea

DDDDDDD

0 Nay

3 Absent

DRD

Calendar

Mar 31

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 31

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

Jan 9

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary