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LB 448

Provide for postconviction relief for a claim of actual innocence, change provisions relating to time limitations, required disclosures, and procedural defaults, and name the Postconviction Relief Act

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by George Dungan and 1 co-sponsor

Bill 7 SummaryMain Purpose: Provide for postconviction relief for a claim of actual innocence.Key Provisions:- Allows prisoners to seek postconviction relief based on new evidence

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Bill Summary · LB 448

Bill 7 Summary

Main Purpose: Provide for postconviction relief for a claim of actual innocence.

Key Provisions:
- Allows prisoners to seek postconviction relief based on new evidence of actual innocence that was not presented at trial
- Acceptable evidence may include exculpatory DNA testing, evidence implicating an alternative suspect, impeachment of state's witnesses, or relevant forensic evidence
- Changes provisions relating to time limitations, required disclosures, and procedural defaults in postconviction relief cases

Affected Parties:
- Prisoners who claim actual innocence
- Courts and the criminal justice system

Procedural/Timeline Aspects:
- The bill has been scheduled for a hearing before the Judiciary Committee on March 14, 2025.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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