In Committee
2026 Regular Session
SB131
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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.
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Introduced: January 28, 2026
Last action: February 27, 2026
Recommitted To Appropriations & Revenue (S)
Legislative History
Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Feb 25, 2026 · Senate
To Judiciary (S)
Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Feb 27, 2026 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 27, 2026 · Senate
Recommitted To Appropriations & Revenue (S) (clerical)
Primary Sponsor
Robin.Webb@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (4)
steve.rawlings@kylegislature.gov
gary.clemons@kylegislature.gov
Gerald.Neal@kylegislature.gov
lindsey.tichenor@kylegislature.gov