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PA SB791
PA SB791In limitation of time, further providing for six months limitation; in matters affecting government units, further providing for exceptions to sovereign immunity, for limitations on damages and for exceptions to governmental immunity and providing for claims for compensation for wrongful conviction; in general administration, providing for services after wrongful conviction; and, in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for powers and duties of department.
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Introduced
06/14/2023
06/14/2023
In Committee
06/14/2023
06/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Titles 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in limitation of time, further providing for six months limitation; in matters affecting government units, further providing for exceptions to sovereign immunity, for limitations on damages and for exceptions to governmental immunity and providing for claims for compensation for wrongful conviction; in general administration, providing for services after wrongful conviction; and, in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for powers and duties of department.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Pennsylvania law regarding compensation and services for individuals who have been wrongfully convicted. The key provisions are:
1. It amends the Judicial Code to create a new subchapter allowing individuals who were wrongfully convicted and incarcerated to petition the Commonwealth Court for compensation, including $100,000 per year of imprisonment or involuntary treatment, reimbursement of fines/fees/restitution, and other damages. The bill also provides a rebuttable presumption of eligibility for compensation if certain criteria are met.
2. It amends the Prisons and Parole Code to require the Commonwealth to provide certain services and benefits, such as community corrections programs, general assistance, and medical assistance, to individuals who were wrongfully convicted and released from incarceration or involuntary treatment.
3. It allows the relevant state agencies to issue temporary regulations to quickly implement the new compensation and services provisions, with the goal of having permanent regulations in place within two years.
4. It requires the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole to assist in the transition of individuals who have been exonerated, ensuring they have access to the same services and programs provided to individuals on parole.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Vincent Hughes (D)*,
Camera Bartolotta (R),
Jim Brewster (D),
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Maria Collett (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Art Haywood (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Nick Miller (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Sharif Street (D),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 06/14/2023)
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