House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda

House of Representatives
Session of 2023 - 2024 Regular Session

Posted:	January 26, 2023 12:57 PM
From:	Representative Nancy Guenst
To:	All House members
Subject:	Lowering the Jury Duty Exemption Age to 70

Every year, thousands of Pennsylvanians attend jury duty throughout the state, lending their diverse voices to numerous cases. Often, those attending jury duty must find their own transportation, journey to the courthouse, and attend long hearings. For our older citizens, this can be exhausting. Although most states excuse individuals from jury duty earlier, Pennsylvanians may be called on until they are 75 years of age. To address this issue, my legislation would lower the age limit for jury duty exemption from 75 years of age to 70 years of age. This would prevent older individuals from having to travel long distances to participate in jury duty, giving them more time to spend with their families and friends as they age. Having done their civic duty for decades, older individuals deserve a break from the stress of being called for jury duty. As legislators, we must ensure that our elderly constituents are not pulled down by travel expenses and the many requirements placed upon individuals called for jury duty. Please join me in co-sponsoring this commonsense legislation to lessen the burden on older Pennsylvanians.
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Introduced as HB504