HR 2095 · 111th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Restitution for the Exonerated Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-04-23· Sponsored by Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2009-05-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Restitution for the Exonerated Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants and supplemental funds to nonprofit organizations to be used only to provide support services (e.g., employment training, health care services, and legal assistance) to exonerees. Prohibits services for exonerees who have not demonstrated financial need or for a period of more than 24 months. Defines "exoneree" as an individual who has been convicted of a crime carrying a prison sentence of one year or more, has served at least six months of such prison sentence, and has been determined to be factually innocent of the crime.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats