SB211 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bussman

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Anthony Ray Hinton, approp., wrongful incarceration

Summary

The bill would provide $500,000 from Alabama's State General Fund to Anthony Ray Hinton as compensation for wrongful incarceration for fiscal years ending 2018 through 2020, pending approval by a state committee.

What This Bill Does

It allocates a total of $500,000 to Hinton for wrongful incarceration. The payment amount and Hinton's eligibility must be approved by the Committee on Compensation for Wrongful Incarceration. The appropriation is added to existing annual appropriations and becomes effective October 1, 2017.

Who It Affects

• Anthony Ray Hinton — would receive $500,000 as compensation for wrongful incarceration, subject to committee approval.
• State General Fund/Alabama taxpayers — would incur the $500,000 expenditure for this compensation.
• Committee on Compensation for Wrongful Incarceration — would review Hinton's application and approve the amount awarded.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Appropriates $500,000 from the State General Fund to Anthony Ray Hinton for wrongful incarceration compensation for fiscal years ending 2018, 2019, and 2020, contingent on approval of his application and the amounts by the Committee on Compensation for Wrongful Incarceration.
• Section 2: Effective date is October 1, 2017.
• Statement noting the appropriation is in addition to existing annual appropriations.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Appropriations