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Caucus hears summary of SB 1500 outlining compensation process for people wrongfully convicted
Summary
Staff briefed members on SB 1500, a bill that describes procedures and criteria for compensation of individuals who were wrongfully convicted and incarcerated in Arizona.
Members received a short briefing on SB 1,500, which staff said "outlines the procedures and criteria for individuals wrongfully convicted and incarcerated in Arizona to seek compensation."
Israel, staff member, delivered the summary and indicated he was available for questions. Members did not pursue questions during the caucus briefing and no formal action was taken.
Why it matters: SB 1,500 would provide a statutory process for individuals who were wrongfully convicted to seek compensation if enacted; the caucus heard the bill summary as part of its calendar.
No vote or directive was recorded in caucus.
