Establishes provisions relating to a freestanding claim of actual innocence in a postconviction action or proceeding challenging the validity of a judgment

HB 1075 allows individuals already convicted of a crime to file a separate legal claim arguing they are factually innocent, directly affecting those challenging their conviction through postconviction proceedings. The bill requires courts to vacate a conviction if clear and convincing evidence shows the conviction is unreliable, considering new evidence not presented at trial, original trial evidence, and prior appeal records. It creates a specific process for courts to evaluate innocence claims without requiring a new trial. The bill does not change sentencing or create new crimes, focusing solely on reviewing existing convictions based on new factual evidence. This is a procedural change for postconviction cases, not a substantive policy shift in criminal law.