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Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Mothers

This bill allows breastfeeding women to be excused from jury duty upon request. This means if you are summoned for jury service and are breastfeeding, you can ask to be exempted. The change aims to ease daily life for nursing mothers.
Key points
Breastfeeding women can request exemption from jury duty in U.S. federal courts.
The exemption also applies to courts in the District of Columbia.
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Print number: 118_HR_6908
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-12-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6908.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Breastfeeding women can request exemption from jury duty in U.S. federal courts.
  • The exemption also applies to courts in the District of Columbia.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1263)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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