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AB 1359: Jury service exemptions.
What AB 1359 does, verified August 25, 2026
This bill aims to amend the code of civil procedure to expand jury service exemptions. Currently, an eligible person can only be excused due to undue hardship upon themselves or the public. The proposed law would allow individuals 80 years of age or older to seek a permanent excuse from jury service without needing supporting documentation from a healthcare provider. The court would then permanently excuse such individuals. The judicial council would be responsible for implementing these provisions and updating relevant rules and forms.
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Last action: Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 75. Noes 0.). (2026-08-20)Alert me
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| Aug. 20, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 75. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 37. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 17, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading. |