HB 26-1022
signedJury Duty Opt-Out for People 72 Years or Older
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedHouse Bill 26-1022 allows people who are 72 years old or older to choose not to serve on a jury either temporarily or permanently. If someone wants to opt out, they might need to provide some proof to the judge or the person in charge of selecting jurors. This bill has been signed into law, meaning that it is now official and people over 72 can start opting out of jury duty if they wish.
Official Summary
The bill allows a person who is 72 years old or older to choose to temporarily or permanently opt out of jury service. The judge or jury commissioner may require documentation in support of the opt-out.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Details
- Chamber
- House
- First action
- 2026-05-14
- Latest action
- 2026-01-14
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
- OpenStates
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Topics
Votes
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
2026-01-29 · House · pass — Yes: · No: · Other:
Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B).
2026-01-29 · House · pass — Yes: · No: · Other:
Refer House Bill 26-1022, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
2026-01-29 · House · pass — Yes: · No: · Other: