HB93

Establish compensation for wrongful conviction

Failed·5/22/25

Montana HB93 establishes compensation for individuals wrongfully convicted of felony crimes and exonerated.

Montana HB93 provides a legal framework for individuals who were wrongfully convicted of felony crimes and subsequently exonerated to seek compensation from the state. The bill outlines a procedure for filing and determining petitions for compensation, including damages for each year of imprisonment and additional years served on parole or probation. It also mandates the expungement of associated convictions and arrest records upon entry of a certificate of innocence.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

24 Yea

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26 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 25, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Mar 4, 2025

8:00 AM

House Appropriations Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Apr 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading

Apr 12, 2025

Senate

(S) 3rd Reading Failed