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Civil LibertiesBreastfeeding? You could get out of federal or D.C. jury duty just by asking.
Civil Liberties
A federal court would have to excuse a person who is breastfeeding from jury service if they ask. Today a court may excuse a juror who shows undue hardship, but it is the court's call.
Washington, D.C.'s local courts would add breastfeeding to their list of reasons to excuse a juror. The court would excuse the person when they ask.
More about this bill
If you are breastfeeding and get called for jury duty, you could ask to be let off. The court would have to agree. This would apply in federal courts and in Washington, D.C., local courts. You would not need to give any other reason. The bill does not say what proof, if any, you would need. Today, a federal court may excuse a juror who shows undue hardship or extreme inconvenience. That choice is up to the court. Under this bill, a breastfeeding juror's request would be enough. In federal court, a clerk could also grant it if the court's jury plan allows. The bill sets no start date, so it would take effect once it becomes law.
Congressional Summary
Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2026 This bill allows an individual who is breastfeeding to be excused from jury duty in a federal court or a court of the District of Columbia upon request by the individual.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2026-03-16
- Date Added
- 2026-10-08
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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