Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 1893: Juries and Jurors - As enacted, requires a breastfeeding mother to be excused from jury service upon submitting to the jury coordinator a written request to be excused and a supporting medical statement from a licensed physician or a certified professional midwife. - Amends TCA Title 22, Chapter 1 and Title 22, Chapter 2.

Enacted Last action March 23, 2026: Pub. Ch. 594

Plain-language summary

SB 1893 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Juries and Jurors - As enacted, requires a breastfeeding mother to be excused from jury service upon submitting to the jury coordinator a written request to be excused and a supporting medical statement from a licensed physician or a certified professional midwife. - Amends TCA Title 22, Chapter 1 and Title 22, Chapter 2. Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Pub. Ch. 594.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican).