NC S704

Removes the $750,000 cap on compensation for wrongfully convicted individuals, allowing them to receive $50,000 for each year of imprisonment actually served

Applies retroactively to claimants who received awards before the law's effective date, provided they are still living

Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to seek federal approval for Medicaid coverage for exonerees without regard to income, resources, or assets, with a deadline of June 30, 2027 for CMS approval

Requires the Department of Adult Correction to provide transition services to exonerees upon release, prioritizing housing, employment, and sustenance, capped at $25,000 per person

Named after Ronnie Long, who served 44 years for a wrongful conviction, and references other NC exonerees including Charles Ray Finch (43 years), Montoyae Dontae Sharpe (25 years), and Howard Dudley (24 years)