SB1170

Creates provisions relating to compensation for wrongful convictions

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri SB1170 creates provisions for compensation and expungement for wrongful convictions.

Missouri SB1170 establishes a process for individuals wrongfully convicted and imprisoned to seek compensation from the state. Eligible claimants must have been convicted of a felony, imprisoned, and subsequently found innocent through a reversal, vacation, dismissal, or not guilty verdict on retrial. The bill outlines specific compensation, including daily imprisonment payments, attorney's fees, and other costs. It also mandates expungement of records and destruction of biological samples related to the wrongful conviction.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 27

Senate

Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Jan 7

Senate

S First Read

Dec 1, 2025

Senate

Prefiled