SB 1515: Relating to wrongful convictions; and declaring an emergency.
SB 1515 status: Introduced — Effective date, April 7, 2026 (updated Apr 14, 2026).
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OfficialModifies 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 scien...
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