19-02-2025
Alabama Senate passes bill exempting nursing mothers from jury duty
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Senate passed SB76, also known as Parker's Law, on Tuesday.
The bill allows nursing mother to be exempt from jury duty. It was put forth by state Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield). It is named after Jeferson County mother Kandace Brown and her daughter, Parker.
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Brown said she had issues at a courthouse in Jefferson County when she was called in for jury duty while nursing her child in January.
The legislation will need to pass the House before heading to the governor.
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