State • Washington

SB 5520: Concerning the wrongly convicted persons act.

Tina OrwallIntroduced

SB 5520 status: Introduced — Effective date 6/11/2026 (updated Mar 25, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill would help people who were sent to prison for crimes they didn’t commit. It makes it easier for them to be cleared and get support. Right now, the Senate is deciding whether to pass it.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no identified direct environmental impact

Risks

  • no identified direct environmental impact

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • restores earning capacity for wrongly convicted individuals

Risks

  • potential increase in state fiscal liability for compensation claims

Society

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • improves access to justice for the wrongfully imprisoned
  • provides necessary support for exoneree rehabilitation

Risks

  • administrative complexity in processing claims
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Limitation

analysis based on summary text, full legislative language not reviewed

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective date 6/11/2026.

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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