Florida Senate Passes Bill to Repeal Clean Hands Rule for Exonerees
In a significant move towards justice reform, the Florida Senate has passed a bill to repeal the controversial 'Clean Hands' rule, which previously barred wrongfully convicted individuals from receiving compensation if they had any prior felony convictions. This decision marks a pivotal change in Florida's approach to compensating those who have been exonerated after serving time for crimes they did not commit.
The bill, which has garnered support from various advocacy groups including the Innocence Project, aims to right the wrongs faced by exonerees. The 'Clean Hands' rule had been criticized for its harshness, as it prevented many innocent individuals from receiving the financial support needed to rebuild their lives post-exoneration.
The measure, which amends Florida's compensation law for the wrongfully incarcerated, now moves to the House for further deliberation. Advocates hope that this legislative change will not only provide much-needed relief to exonerees but also encourage other states to re-evaluate their own compensation policies for the wrongfully convicted.
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