CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
HB 101 proposes to repeal existing Louisiana law concerning compensation for individuals who have been wrongfully convicted and imprisoned. Currently, this law allows a person whose conviction has been reversed or vacated to receive compensation if they prove their innocence by clear and convincing evidence. Compensation for these cases is paid from the Innocence Compensation Fund, with the Attorney General representing the state in such proceedings. If enacted, HB 101 would eliminate these provisions, thereby removing the legal framework for state-funded compensation for wrongful convictions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 24, 2025
Last action Apr 24, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Apr 14, 2025
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Committee
Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Nicholas Muscarello
RRepublican
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