Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 357: AN ACT relating to jury duty.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 357 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to jury duty. Primary sponsor: Sarah Stalker (Democratic), Timmy Truett (Republican), Tina Bojanowski (Democratic), Adrielle Camuel (Democratic), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), Kevin Jackson (Republican), Derek Lewis (Republican), Bobby McCool (Republican), Steve Riley (Republican), Rachel Roarx (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): to Judiciary (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Stalker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Timmy Truett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Tina Bojanowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Adrielle Camuel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Kevin Jackson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Derek Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Bobby McCool | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Steve Riley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Rachel Roarx | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Judiciary (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House