HB206
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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.
Introduced: January 10, 2025
Last action: February 13, 2025
Plain-language summary
This bill would create a legal process for people who were wrongfully convicted of a felony in Kentucky to seek financial compensation from the state. It sets out the specific amounts of money that could be awarded and establishes a dedicated fund to pay those claims. Who it may affect: people who were wrongfully convicted of a felony in Kentucky and their families.
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