Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 176: "Victims of Wrongful Incarceration Compensation Act"; establish
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 176 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Victims of Wrongful Incarceration Compensation Act"; establish. Primary sponsor: Randy Robertson (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to establish the "Victims of Wrongful Incarceration Compensation Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for eligibility; to provide for definitions; to provide for the compensation of wrongfully incarcerated persons; to provide for requisition procedures and for certification of eligibility for compensation; to provide for criminal records checks; to provide for the calculation, payment, and limit of such compensation; to provide for waivers and release; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper