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HB1605Introduced in the House of Delegates

Compensation for Individuals Erroneously Convicted - County Cost-Sharing - Repeal

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Michael Griffith, District 35

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Repealing the requirement that county governments are required to pay 50% of the amount of compensation to individuals erroneously convicted of a crime the individual did not commit.

Where it stands

Hearing 3/20 at 1:30 p.m.

March 20, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

  2. Rereferred to Judiciary

  3. Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.

  4. Hearing canceled

  5. Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m.

  6. Hearing canceled

  7. Hearing 3/20 at 1:30 p.m.

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