Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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SB 1515: Relating to wrongful convictions; and declaring an emergency.
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SB 1515 status: Introduced — Effective date, April 7, 2026 (updated Apr 14, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
72OUT OF 100
Score:72/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Modifies provisions relating to petitions for compensation for wrongful conviction. Creates a new post-conviction relief petition process when a person has a conviction that is based on scientific expert testimony, scientific expert evidence or scientific expert opinion derived from specified discredited forensic science disciplines. Sunsets the new petition process on January 2, 2031. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Potential reduction in state costs related to long-term litigation
- Streamlined petition process may lower administrative burdens
- Framework provides predictable compensation guidelines
Risks
- Increased immediate fiscal outlays for compensation claims
- Administrative costs of processing new petition volumes
- Legal fees associated with re-litigating complex forensic cases
Society
Positive outlook
90%
Benefits
- Provides redress for individuals suffering from wrongful conviction
- Corrects systemic injustices related to flawed forensic science
- Enhances public confidence in the judicial process
Risks
- Potential emotional strain on families during re-litigation
- Complexity of petition process may require specialized legal counsel
- Risk of creating different standards for historical versus current cases
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Establishes a mechanism for correcting past forensic errors
- Requires legal review of discredited science disciplines
- Enhances transparency in state judicial and investigative history
Risks
- Potential for backlog in judicial review processes
- Subjectivity in defining which science disciplines are discredited
- Limited timeframe of effectiveness via the 2031 sunset clause
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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