BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 2864: Wrongful conviction claims

Authorizing payment of claims for wrongful conviction and imprisonment.

Summary

  • Creates a civil cause of action to address the unique situation faced by those who have been wrongfully convicted and imprisoned.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2010
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Sherry Appleton (D-23)
Introduced
January 15, 2010 in the House
Last action
March 15, 2010

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

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Sherry Appleton (D-23)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 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 2864 in other sessions

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