The bill amends the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, specifically section 1307a, to update the criteria for juror qualifications and exemptions. It maintains existing requirements such as citizenship, age, residency, and the ability to communicate in English, while also introducing new exemptions for individuals over 70 years of age, nursing mothers, participants in the address confidentiality program, service members, and their spouses. Additionally, it adds provisions for familial caretakers of hospice patients and parental caregivers of children with serious health conditions, allowing them to claim exemptions from jury service upon providing appropriate documentation.

The bill also clarifies definitions related to caregiving and health conditions, including terms like "familial caretaker," "parental caregiver," and "serious health condition." It replaces the term "section" with "subsection" in one instance and updates the numbering of certain subsections. Overall, the amendments aim to provide more comprehensive support for individuals who may face challenges in fulfilling jury service obligations due to caregiving responsibilities or health-related issues.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 600.1307
As Passed by the Senate: 600.1307