Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 533: Wrongful Conviction Compensation Act; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 533 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Wrongful Conviction Compensation Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Katie Dempsey (Republican), Scott Holcomb (Democratic), Chuck Efstration (Republican), Marcus Wiedower, Tyler Smith (Republican), Darlene Taylor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): House Withdrawn, Recommitted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 17 and 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure and General Assembly, respectively, so as to allow for wrongful conviction compensation claims; to provide for a short title; to provide for notice of claims; to require administrative law judges within the Office of State Administrative Hearings to hear and evaluate such claims; to provide for the burden of proof and evidence to be considered by an administrative law judge; to require the Supreme Court of Georgia and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to provide certain individuals with a copy of this Act; to provide for definitions; to exclude wrongful conviction compensation claims from the purview of the Claims Advisory Board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Dempsey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Scott Holcomb | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
| Chuck Efstration | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 104 |
| Marcus Wiedower | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tyler Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Darlene Taylor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 173 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper