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LA HB673

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nicholas Muscarello

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals R.S. 15:572.8 in its entirety, eliminating Louisiana's statutory framework for compensating individuals wrongfully convicted and imprisoned

  • Eliminates the Innocence Compensation Fund, which was the designated source for paying wrongful conviction claims

  • Removes the right of exonerees to seek compensation after proving innocence through clear and convincing evidence following a reversed or vacated conviction

  • Eliminates enhanced recovery provisions for cases involving willful misconduct by the state

  • Sponsored by Representative Muscarello during the 2025 Regular Session as a substitute for House Bill No. 101

Legislative Description

Repeals provisions relative to compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment (EG DECREASE SD EX See Note)

CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE

Last Action

Read by title, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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