S.704

The Ronnie Long No Cap Act

Introduced·3/25/25

The Ronnie Long No Cap Act removes the $750,000 cap on compensation for exonerated individuals and provides them with Medicaid coverage and.

The Ronnie Long No Cap Act removes the $750,000 cap on compensation for exonerated individuals in North Carolina, allowing them to receive full compensation for the years they were wrongfully incarcerated. It also mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to provide Medicaid coverage without regard to income, resources, or assets for any person meeting the criteria of a petitioner under subsections (a) or (b) of G.S. 148-82.

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History

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Mar 25, 2025

Senate

Filed