Kentucky bills · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky SB 131
AN ACT relating to wrongful conviction compensation.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
No sponsor recorded.
Summary
Official abstract published by the Kentucky legislature· 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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 27, 2026 · Senate
recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (S) - Feb 27, 2026 · Senate
2nd reading, to Rules - Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar - Feb 25, 2026 · Senate
to Judiciary (S) - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
to Committee on Committees (S) - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
introduced in Senate