Substitute House Bill No. 5535 amends the process by which the General Assembly reviews wrongful incarceration compensation awards. Specifically, it extends the review period from 45 days to 60 days for the General Assembly to act on such awards. The bill maintains the existing conditions under which the General Assembly must review these awards, which include situations where the claimant requests a review, the award exceeds $35,000, or it involves an agreed or stipulated award exceeding $1.5 million. If the General Assembly does not take action within the new 60-day timeframe, the Claims Commissioner's determination will be deemed confirmed.

Additionally, the bill repeals the previous language regarding the 45-day review period and substitutes it with the new 60-day requirement. This change aims to provide the General Assembly with more time to thoroughly review compensation awards related to wrongful incarceration, ensuring that claimants receive fair consideration. The bill does not have any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 4-142