26RS SB 131

Actions

Last Action	01/28/26: to Committee on Committees (S)
Title	AN ACT relating to wrongful conviction compensation.
Bill Documents	Introduced
Fiscal Impact Statement	Corrections Impact
Bill Request Number	1329
Sponsors	R. Webb, S. Rawlings
Summary of Original Version	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.
Index Headings of Original Version	Corrections Impact - Wrongful conviction compensation, record expungement Background Checks - Wrongful conviction compensation, record expungement Budget And Financial Administration - Wrongful conviction compensation fund, establishment Civil Actions - Wrongful conviction, civil cause of action, recovery Corrections And Correctional Facilities, State - Department of Corrections, wrongful conviction claimants, services Courts - Civil cause of action, wrongful conviction, recovery Courts, Circuit - Civil cause of action, wrongful conviction, recovery Funds - Wrongful conviction compensation fund, establishment State Agencies - Finance and Administration Cabinet, wrongful conviction, compensation