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SB131Introduced in the Senate

AN ACT relating to wrongful conviction compensation.

IntroducedSenate Appropriations and Revenue

Introduced by Robin Webb, District 18

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (S)

February 27, 2026

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Bill history

  1. introduced in Senate

  2. to Committee on Committees (S)

  3. to Judiciary (S)

  4. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  5. 2nd reading, to Rules

  6. recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (S)

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