S00394Introduced in the Senate
Establishes application processing and review requirements for reprieves, commutations and pardons by the governor; requires the governor to provide: a written notification that the application has been received; a receipt number that the applicant can then use to check on the applicant's application status; guidelines for supplementing the application with additional or updated information; and a notification when a decision is made on the application; requires quarterly reports to the legislature regarding reprieves, commutations and pardons.
Introduced by Zellnor Myrie, District 20
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishes application processing and review requirements for reprieves, commutations and pardons by the governor; requires the governor to provide: a written notification that the application has been received; a receipt number that the applicant can then use to check on the applicant's application status; guidelines for supplementing the application with additional or updated information; and a notification when a decision is made on the application; requires quarterly reports to the legislature regarding reprieves, commutations and pardons.
Where it stands
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Crime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee Vote · May 5, 2026
5
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Murray | 3 | No |
| Julia Salazar | 18 | Yes |
| Luis Sepulveda | 32 | Yes |
| Gustavo Rivera | 33 | Yes |
| Jamaal Bailey | 36 | Yes |
| Robert Rolison | 39 | No |
| Peter Harckham | 40 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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