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HB 357 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to jury duty.

Summary
Amend KRS 29A.100 to require judges to excuse teachers from jury duty until the end of the school term if the Commonwealth is experiencing a teacher shortage.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts teachers from jury duty during school terms amid shortages, reducing absenteeism and supporting teacher retention in schools.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 21, 2026
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Committee
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Jan 21, 2026
Committee
to Judiciary (H)
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Jan 13, 2026
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introduced in House
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