Alabama State Senator April Weaver has filed a bill that would exempt nursing mothers from jury duty for up to two years. The bill, SB76, aims to address situations where mothers, like Kandace Brown, have faced difficulties obtaining an exemption despite providing documentation and attempting to excuse themselves prior to jury duty. If passed, the bill would allow nursing mothers to be exempt for 24 months upon providing a written statement from a healthcare professional.
State Sen. April Weaver, R-Brierfield has filed a bill that would exempt nursing mothers from jury duty for up to two years.which states “that a nursing mother of an infant child clearly qualifies for the excuse from jury service” under state judicial code.
Kandace Brown, who says she was threatened with DHR for bringing her three-month-old daughter with her to jury duty, told AL.com that she called and turned in forms to be excused prior to reporting to the courthouse but was refused. Under SB76, if a mother can provide to the court a written statement from a health care professional certifying that she is a nursing mother, she would be exempt for up to 24 months, according to the bill’s text.Alabama lawmakers want Ten Commandments in schools: Will Roy Moore-era legal battle be reignited?Ivey’s $10 billion education budget includes new support for high-needs studentsIf passed, the bill will go into effect on Oct.1.
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