Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 107: Jury service; exemptions upon request, certain caretakers of persons with serious health conditions.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 107 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Jury service; exemptions upon request, certain caretakers of persons with serious health conditions. Primary sponsor: Stella Pekarsky (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 11, 2026): Governor's recommendation received by Senate.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Exemptions from jury service upon request; certain caretakers of persons with serious health conditions. Adds as persons who may be exempt from jury service upon request (i) a person with legal custody of and responsible for the care of a child under 18 years of age who has a serious health condition and (ii) the familial caretaker, defined in the bill, of a person with a serious health condition.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stella Pekarsky | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Governor's recommendation received by Senate
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB107ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
- Passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Read second time
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