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March 28, 2025
A measure that would remove barriers preventing wrongfully incarcerated individuals from receiving compensation is close to final passage. Among the bill's provisions, it would: expand the filing window for compensation petitions from 90 days to two years following a conviction dismissal or acquittal; remove exclusions for exonerees who were previously convicted of certain felonies; and ensure wrongfully incarcerated persons receive monetary compensation, tuition waivers, and payment for fines and legal expenses, with a cap of $2 million.
SB 130, sponsored by Senator Jennifer Bradley (R-Fleming Island), was unanimously passed by the full Senate on Thursday. HB 59, sponsored by Representative Traci Koster (R-Safety Harbor), passed the House Judiciary Committee unanimously on Wednesday and now moves to the House floor. FCCB staff indicated support for the bill during the House committee stop.