CERTIFICATE-INNOCENCE PAYOUTS
Sponsored By: Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Encourages the State Court of Claims to pause on Certificate of Innocence payouts if requested by the Certificate of Innocence awards and their attorney(s) until the legislature works through the nuances of the Certificate of Innocence statutory language by June 30, 2026.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Mattie Hunter
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Resolution Adopted
10/31/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
10/31/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions
10/31/2025SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments
10/31/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
10/30/2025SenateFiled with Secretary
10/30/2025Senate
Bill Text
Introduced