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SB 7004 — OGSR/Conviction Integrity Unit Reinvestigation Information
by Criminal Justice Committee
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Criminal Justice Committee (CJ)
The bill saves from repeal the public records exemption for information and materials generated by a conviction integrity unit while it is reinvestigating cases of previously convicted persons to review plausible claims of actual innocence.
The exemption is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will repeal October 2, 2026, unless saved from repeal by the Legislature. The bill removes the scheduled repeal, thereby maintaining the exempt status of information and materials generated by a conviction integrity unit while it is reinvestigating a case.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor's signature, these provisions take effect upon becoming law.
Vote: Senate 35-0; House 106-0