House Bill 178 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 and establishes the wrongful conviction compensation fund.

About 4 percent of convictions nationally are wrongful convictions. Black Americans are seven times more likely than white Americans to be falsely convicted of a crime.

If HB 178 passes, Kentucky will join 38 other states and the District of Columbia in providing compensation to the wrongfully convicted.

Bill Movement:

Introduced: 1/8/24

Passed Committee: 1/18/24

Passed House: N/A

Accepted by Senate: N/A

Passed Committee: N/A

Passed Senate: N/A

Sent to Governor: N/A

Action by Governor: N/A

Sponsors

J. Nemes, K. Banta, D. Bentley, J. Blanton, K. Bratcher, L. Burke, J. Decker, S. Doan, D. Elliott, T. Huff, K. Moser, S. Rawlings

Status

Failed

Session

Kentucky General Assembly 2024

Bill number

Position

Support