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StateAlabamaEnacted
SB 106: Jury service; individuals 80 years of age or older exempt from service upon request
Butler (T)
SB 106 status: Enacted (updated Apr 22, 2026).
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Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill amends the eligibility requirements for jury service by allowing individuals aged 80 or older to be exempt upon request.
Who is affected
Alabama residents aged 80 and older who are summoned for jury duty.
Requirements and enforcement
Eligible individuals must request an exemption to utilize this provision.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill is listed as enacted as of April 2026.
Potential benefits
Provides convenience and potential relief for elderly citizens who may have health or mobility challenges that make jury service difficult.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential impact on the composition and diversity of jury pools due to the exemption of a specific age demographic.
What is still unknown
The specific process for requesting the exemption and how the judicial system will manage the resulting changes in jury pool availability are not stated.
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Where it stands
Official recordEnacted
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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