SB 26: Relief of Thomas Raynard James by the State of Florida
CLAIM/GENERAL by Rouson
Relief of Thomas Raynard James by the State of Florida; Providing for the relief of Thomas Raynard James; providing an appropriation to compensate Mr. James for his wrongful incarceration for 32 years; declaring that the Legislature does not waive certain defenses or increase the state’s limits of liability with respect to the act; prohibiting Mr. James from submitting an application for certain compensation upon receipt of compensation under the act; requiring specific reimbursement to the state under certain circumstances, etc. CLAIM WITH APPROPRIATION: $1,600,000
Effective Date: Upon becoming a law
Last Action: 5/5/2023 Senate - Died in Special Master on Claim Bills
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/5/2023 Senate - Died in Special Master on Claim Bills
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Special Master on Claim Bills (SM)
- Judiciary (JU)
- Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice (ACJ)
- Appropriations (AP)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2022 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 12/15/2022 | Senate |
• Referred to Special Master on Claim Bills; Judiciary; Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Appropriations |
| 3/7/2023 | Senate |
• Introduced |
| 5/5/2023 | Senate |
• Died in Special Master on Claim Bills |