HB 89 (2023)
Allow Legislature to grant posthumous exoneration
Summary:
Allows the Legislature to grant a posthumous exoneration and annulment for cases where, over time, the injustice of a law comes to light. The bill then grants a posthumous exoneration and annulment of the convictions of Willard Uphaus and Eunice "Goody" Cole. Uphaus, a minister, was imprisoned for refusing to hand over some private information in a state inquiry about "subversive activities." Cole was imprisoned for witchcraft.
Bill Became Law?:
No
Status:
Status Detail:
Killed in the Senate
Public Hearing Date:
04/25/2023 01:00 pm
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 100
House Voting Date:
03/16/2023
Senate Voting Date:
05/11/2023
