The proposed bill, known as Parker's Law, amends Section 12-16-63 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to provide specific exemptions from jury service for nursing mothers. The bill introduces new legal language that allows individuals to be excused from jury duty if they can demonstrate one of several conditions, including being a nursing mother at the time of receiving a summons. To qualify for this exemption, the individual must submit a written statement confirming their status as a nursing mother along with a certificate of birth or other official documentation. Additionally, the bill specifies that individuals excused under this provision will be exempt from jury service for a period of 24 months, after which they may be required to reappear for jury duty at the court's discretion.

The bill also makes several changes to the existing language regarding jury service exemptions. It replaces the term "person" with "individual" throughout the text and clarifies the criteria for being excused from jury service due to undue or extreme physical or financial hardship. The new language emphasizes that such hardship must be documented and does not solely arise from being absent from work. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, following its passage in the House of Representatives.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 12-16-63, 12-16-63
Engrossed: 12-16-63, 12-16-63