RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
Summary
Beginning 1/1/2027, allows an advanced practice registered nurse to claim exemption from service as a juror. Effective 12/31/2050. Sunsets 1/1/2032. (SD1)
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Feb 6, 2025
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This bill amends Hawaii's jury duty exemption rules to include advance practice registered nurses (APRNs) alongside physicians and dentists. The change recognizes that APRNs provide essential healthcare services and that removing them from their practices for jury duty creates patient care gaps and financial hardship for APRN practice owners. The bill also adds sunset provisions requiring the law to expire in 2032 unless renewed.
Scope change
Expanded jury duty exemption eligibility to include advance practice registered nurses who own their own practices
ELIGIBILITY
Added advance practice registered nurses to the list of healthcare professionals exempt from jury duty service
TIMELINE
Changed effective date to January 1, 2027, with sunset provision requiring repeal on January 1, 2032
REQUIREMENT
Added requirement that APRN exemption applies to those who own their own practices and must pay overhead costs
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
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Committee
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Feb 6, 2025
Committee
Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 74) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
upper
Jan 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-27-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to HHS, JDC.
upper
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
4 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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