SB 131 KY
AN ACT relating to wrongful conviction compensation.
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Summary
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 411 to establish a cause of action for a person who was wrongfully convicted of a felony in the Commonwealth; specify amounts of damages that may be awarded to claimants; establish the wrongful conviction compensation fund.
Sponsors (5)
- R. Webb Republican · primary
- S. Rawlings Republican · primary
- G. Clemons Democratic · primary
- G. Neal Democratic · primary
- L. Tichenor Republican · primary
Action history (6)
- Jan 28, 2026 introduced in Senate · upper
- Jan 28, 2026 to Committee on Committees (S) · upper
- Feb 25, 2026 to Judiciary (S) · upper
- Feb 26, 2026 reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · upper
- Feb 27, 2026 2nd reading, to Rules · upper
- Feb 27, 2026 recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (S) · upper
Subjects
Background ChecksBudget And Financial AdministrationCivil ActionsCorrections And Correctional Facilities, StateCorrections ImpactCourtsCourts, CircuitFundsState Agencies
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