PennsylvaniaPeople 70 and older could request release from jury duty
If enacted, Pennsylvania residents age 70 and older could request to be excused from jury duty beginning 60 days later.
What it does
People age 70 and older would be able to ask to be excused from jury duty, but the text does not make excusal automatic.
Argument forOlder residents could avoid jury service when they ask to be excused, which may reduce a burden for people who find service difficult.
Argument againstBecause excusal requires a request rather than happening automatically, older residents may still receive jury summonses and need to complete the request process.
More detail
People age 70 and older would be able to request to be excused from jury duty. The provision covers people who are at least 70 years old. A person would need to request to be excused. The text does not make an excuse automatic. The provision would take effect 60 days after enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 18Referred to JudiciaryIntroduced
Government & EthicsCriminal Justice