The bill amends the existing law regarding jury service by providing an exemption for individuals who are seventy (70) years of age and older. This change is encapsulated in the newly introduced "Lyna Gayle's Law," which allows those within this age group to voluntarily exempt themselves from jury duty at any time.

Specifically, the bill modifies Arkansas Code 16-31-103(d) by changing the age requirement for voluntary exemption from eighty (80) years to seventy (70) years. This adjustment aims to ease the burden of jury service on older citizens, recognizing their potential challenges in fulfilling such civic duties.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1355 Original - 2-6-2023 02:25 PM: 16-31-103(d)
Old version HB1355 V2 - 2-15-2023 09:44 AM: 16-31-103(d)
HB 1355: 16-31-103(d)