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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2221

HB 2221: Wrongful conviction

Creating a claim for wrongful conviction and imprisonment.

Summary

  • Creates a civil cause of action whereby persons wrongly convicted of one or more felonies and incarcerated as a result may bring suit against the county where their conviction occurred and be awarded money damages and compensation.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2221), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2012
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Tina Orwall (D-33)
Introduced
January 9, 2012 in the House
Last action
April 11, 2012
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2221, SHB 2221

AN ACT Relating to creating a claim for wrongful conviction and imprisonment;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tina Orwall (D-33)

6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Sherry Appleton D-23Laurie Jinkins D-27Gerry Pollet D-46Dave Upthegrove D-33Mary Helen Roberts D-21Ruth Kagi D-32

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 2221)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 2221)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. Referred to Ways & Means. (SHB 2221)
  6. Referred to Ways & Means.
  7. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2221)
  8. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2221)
  9. Minority; do not pass.
  10. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  11. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee.
  12. First reading, referred to Judiciary.
  13. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 2221 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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