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PA HB987
PA HB987In matters affecting government units, further providing for exceptions to sovereign immunity and providing for claims for wrongful conviction and imprisonment; and establishing the Exonerated Individual Community Trust Fund.
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Introduced
10/03/2023
10/03/2023
In Committee
10/03/2023
10/03/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in matters affecting government units, further providing for exceptions to sovereign immunity and providing for claims for wrongful conviction and imprisonment; and establishing the Exonerated Individual Community Trust Fund.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania law to further provide for exceptions to sovereign immunity and to establish a process for individuals who were wrongfully convicted and imprisoned to seek compensation from the Commonwealth. The bill creates a new Subchapter D under Chapter 85 of Title 42, which sets forth the eligibility requirements, claims process, and compensation structure for individuals who have been wrongfully convicted and imprisoned. The bill also establishes the Exonerated Individual Community Trust Fund to benefit communities impacted by wrongful convictions and incarceration.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Chris Rabb (D)*,
Joe Ciresi (D),
Scott Conklin (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
José Giral (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Carol Kazeem (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 10/03/2023)
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