HOUSE BILL 1171

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures

Sponsored By:

Delegate Bohanan

Entitled:

Volunteer Fire Department, Rescue Company, or EMS Program - Exemption from Jury Duty

Synopsis:

Exempting a member of a volunteer fire department, rescue company, or emergency medical services program from jury duty under specified circumstances; and requiring the individual to qualify as a member of a specified length of service award program and to ask the jury commissioner, in writing, for an exemption.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action

2/19

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

2/26

Re-referred Judiciary

2/27

Hearing 3/7 at 1:00 p.m.

3/12

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Emergency Medical Services

Fire Protection

Juries -see also- Grand Juries

Rescue Squads -see also- Ambulances; Emergency Medical Serv.

Volunteers -see also- Maryland Service Corps

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

( 8-306 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered