The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 139 authored by Sens. Donato and Dorioton jury duty exemption for women breastfeeding. The bill allows a woman to claim an exemption from jury service if she gave birth in the preceding 365 days and is currently breastfeeding. Supporting testimony was received from a former juror, a non-profit public health coalition, and the bill’s co-author. The bill passed 10-0.
Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/139