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PA HB1470
PA HB1470In 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
06/21/2023
06/21/2023
In Committee
06/21/2023
06/21/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
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 amends Titles 42 and 61 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to provide for compensation and services for individuals who have been wrongfully convicted. It establishes a process for individuals to petition the Commonwealth Court for compensation, including set amounts for statutory non-economic damages based on the duration of incarceration or involuntary treatment. The bill also requires the Commonwealth to provide certain reintegration services to eligible individuals after their release from incarceration or involuntary treatment. Additionally, it expands exceptions to sovereign and governmental immunity to allow claims for damages due to wrongful convictions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (18)
Regina Young (D)*,
Tim Briggs (D),
Morgan Cephas (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Dan Frankel (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 10/03/2023)
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