BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

HB 2122: Wrongfully convicted

Authorizing payment of claims for wrongful conviction and imprisonment.

Summary

  • Provides for a civil cause of action against the state by which persons wrongfully convicted of felonies may be awarded damages related to their wrongful conviction and incarceration.

From the House Bill Analysis 2007 (HB 2122), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 9, 2007
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Joe McDermott (D-34)
Introduced
February 9, 2007 in the House
Last action
January 14, 2008
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to providing compensation for persons who have been wrongfully convicted and imprisoned;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Joe McDermott (D-34)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 2122 in other sessions

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