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Breastfeeding Mothers Exempt from Jury Duty

A new law allows breastfeeding mothers to be excused from jury duty in federal courts and the District of Columbia. They simply need to request an exemption to avoid a court summons. This aims to ease daily life for mothers during this special period.
Key points
Breastfeeding mothers can request exemption from jury duty.
Exemption applies to both federal courts and District of Columbia courts.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7558
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2022-04-21