AN ACT relating to wrongful conviction compensation.

In Plain Language

This bill lets people who were wrongfully convicted of a felony in Kentucky sue for compensation. It sets specific amounts they can receive in damages and creates a fund to pay these claims.

Official 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.

Sponsor

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Cosponsors

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Latest action

to Appropriations & Revenue (S)

Feb 20, 2025

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Action history

Feb 20, 2025 to Appropriations & Revenue (S)

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