Relates to excusing prospective jurors from jury service if they are a full-time caregiver responsible for the care of a person with a mental or physical…

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Relates to excusing prospective jurors from jury service if they are a full-time caregiver responsible for the care of a person with a mental or physical condition

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Latest action Jan 7, 2026

Excuses prospective jurors from jury service if they are a full-time caregiver responsible for the care of a person with a mental or physical condition that causes such person to be incapable of caring for themself.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Assembly

Amends the Judiciary Law.

Committee

Judiciary · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Judiciary · New York State Senate.

Cosponsors

Joe DeStefano and William Colton

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Republican1

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Full history

Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Assembly
Jan 27, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Assembly

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