“This legislation doesn’t diminish the importance of jury service. It recognizes that some citizens are already serving in ways that demand everything they have to give.”
— Sen. Mallory McMorrow
Watch Senator McMorrow testify on this legislation in the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
Legislation Breakdown — Senate Bill 330
- Allows individuals who have a family member in hospice care or who are parents of a child with a serious health condition to claim exemption from jury duty participation.
- Also adds an exemption for Michiganders grieving the death of a loved one for up to one year after their passing.
- Passed the Senate with bipartisan support in Oct. 2025; awaits consideration in the House.
Become a Citizen Co-Sponsor
Join our efforts to support Michiganders during their most vulnerable moments by becoming a citizen co-sponsor of this legislation! Your voice is vital in moving this forward into law. Please sign below to become a citizen co-sponsor. You can also let us know if you have a personal story related to jury duty participation while caring or grieving for a loved one that you would be willing to share with us.