Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 91 — Providing for payment of interest in civil actions for wrongful conviction and directing the attorney general to seek damages for the state from any person who knowingly contributed to the wrongful conviction and prosecute ouster and criminal proceedings as warranted.

Last action — Died in Committee

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the process and conditions under which wrongful conviction claims can be brought in Kansas, enhancing provisions related to damages, expungement, and related legal processes.

  • K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 60-5004

    60-5004 is hereby amended to read as follows: 60-5004. (a) As used in this section, "claimant" means a person convicted and subsequently imprisoned for one or more crimes that such person did not commit. → 60-5004. (a) As used in this section, "claimant" means a person convicted and subsequently imprisoned for one or more crimes that such person did not commit.

    This introductory text is retained and quoted as part of the new law.

  • K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 60-5004

    In addition to the damages awarded pursuant to subsection (e)(1), the claimant: → In addition to the damages awarded pursuant to subsection (e)(1), the claimant:

    This text is retained and quoted as part of the new law.

  • K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 60-5004

    (C) shall be entitled to receive tuition assistance pursuant to K.S.A. 74-32,195, and amendments thereto; and → (C)(D) shall be entitled to receive tuition assistance pursuant to K.S.A. 74-32,195, and amendments thereto; and

    The labeling of the section was adjusted to continue with subparagraph labels.

  • K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 60-5004

    When a judgment has been entered pursuant to this section, the attorney general shall seek to recover damages for the state of Kansas for the benefit of the state general fund from any person who knowingly contributed to the wrongful conviction and imprisonment of the claimant, to the extent the evidence in the case warrants such action. → Whenever any judgment has been entered pursuant to this section, the attorney general shall seek to recover damages for the state of Kansas for the benefit of the state general fund from any person who knowingly contributed to the wrongful conviction and imprisonment of the claimant, to the extent the evidence in the case warrants such action.

    A slight language modification was made to the wording for clarification while retaining the legal effect.

  • K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 60-5004

    64-2631, and amendments thereto?

    This text has been removed, indicating a deletion or consolidation of provisions.

  • Sec. 2

    K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 60-5004 is hereby repealed.

    The existing section is repealed, effectively removing the prior law concerning wrongful convictions.

Action History

  1. Died in Committee

  2. Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary

  3. Introduced

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (164)

164 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 91?
SB 91 is sponsored by David Haley (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 91?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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