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
- IntroducedFeb 9, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- 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
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
HB 2122 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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