HB 25-1065

House Bill 25-1065 allows people who are 72 years old or older to choose not to serve on a jury either temporarily or permanently. Judges can ask for proof if someone wants to opt out of jury duty under this law. The bill also sets aside $10,066 from the state's budget to help courts handle these changes. However, despite being signed into law, it was vetoed by the governor on May 16, 2025, which means the bill will not become a law and won't be implemented as intended.

Official Summary

The act allows a person who is 72 years of age 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 of jury service. For the 2025-26 state fiscal year, the act appropriates $10,066 from the general fund to the judicial department for use by the state courts to implement the act. VETOED by Governor May 16, 2025(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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