Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 131 — AN ACT relating to wrongful conviction compensation.

Last action — recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (S)

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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, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 40% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 411 to establish a cause of action for a person who was wrongfully convicted of a felony in the Commonwealth; specify amounts of damages that may be awarded to claimants; establish the wrongful conviction compensation fund.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (S)

  2. 2nd reading, to Rules

  3. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  4. to Judiciary (S)

  5. to Committee on Committees (S)

  6. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 131 do?
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 411 to establish a cause of action for a person who was wrongfully convicted of a felony in the Commonwealth; specify amounts of damages that may be awarded to claimants; establish the wrongful conviction compensation fund.
Who sponsors SB 131?
SB 131 is sponsored by Lindsey Tichenor (Republican), Gerald A. Neal (Democrat), Gary Clemons (Democrat), Steve Rawlings (Republican), and Robin L. Webb (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 131?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 131?
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