Relating to wrongful convictions; and declaring an emergency.
Summary
Modifies provisions relating to petitions for compensation for wrongful conviction. Creates a new post-conviction relief petition process when a person has a conviction that is based on scientific expert testimony, scientific expert evidence or scientific expert opinion derived from specified discredited forensic science disciplines. Sunsets the new petition process on January 2, 2031. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Signed Apr 7, 2026
Maddy AI version diff · 3 comparisons
What changed between versions
B-Engrossed
→
Enrolled
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4 edits
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Mar 10, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was finalized and printed as an Enrolled version, removing the summary digest and editorial notes while adding specific procedural rules for subpoenaing victims and clarifying how victims can participate in hearings.
Scope change
The bill's substantive scope regarding wrongful conviction compensation remains unchanged, but the text now includes new rules for victim subpoenas and electronic testimony.
TECHNICAL
Removed the 'SUMMARY' section and editor's notes that explained the bill's purpose and readability score, as these are no longer needed in the final enrolled version.
REQUIREMENT
Added new requirements for courts to grant subpoenas to victims, ensuring the testimony is relevant before being compelled.
Added a requirement that petitioners must notify victims of their identity and rights before contacting them for interviews.
ENFORCEMENT
Added provisions allowing courts to permit victims to testify via electronic transmission (like telephone or video) if they request no personal contact with the petitioner.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 24, 2026 · House Mar 5, 2026
How they voted
28–1
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 30
Feb 24, 2026
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
R
Republican12
83% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
23
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Apr 7, 2026
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Mar 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Chotzen. Passed.
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules.
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Thatcher, Prozanski. Passed.
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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