Florida Legislature Considers Allowing New Moms to Skip Jury Duty
Tallahassee, Florida – A new proposal in the Florida legislature may offer a way for new mothers to be excused from jury duty. The bill, which has garnered unanimous votes in legislative committees, is aimed at supporting and prioritizing the needs of new mothers. If passed, the new law would allow women who have given birth within the six months prior to the reporting date to be excused from jury duty upon request, with a copy of the newborn’s birth certificate. The bill, filed in November, gained support from the state House’s Civil Justice Subcommittee … Read more