New York A04440 amends laws to allow claims for unjust conviction and establish scholarships for those wrongfully convicted.

New York A04440 amends the court of claims act to allow claims for unjust conviction by those wrongfully convicted of crimes. It establishes criteria for such claims, including proof of innocence and lack of contributory conduct. The bill also amends the tax law to exclude certain damage awards from federal adjusted gross income. Additionally, it amends the education law to create wrongful conviction recovery scholarships for eligible individuals and their children. The civil service law is amended to allow additional credits for wrongfully convicted individuals in competitive examinations.

New York A04440 amends laws to allow claims for unjust conviction and establish scholarships for those wrongfully convicted.

New York A04440 amends the court of claims act to allow claims for unjust conviction by those wrongfully convicted of crimes. It establishes criteria for such claims, including proof of innocence and lack of contributory conduct. The bill also amends the tax law to exclude certain damage awards from federal adjusted gross income. Additionally, it amends the education law to create wrongful conviction recovery scholarships for eligible individuals and their children. The civil service law is amended to allow additional credits for wrongfully convicted individuals in competitive examinations.