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Louisville Metro CouncilR-126-26Passed

This resolution designates October 2, 2026, as Wrongful Conviction Day in Louisville and urges the state to support compensation for individuals wrongfully convicted in Kentucky. It aims to raise awareness about wrongful convictions and promote justice reforms related to compensation.

A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING AND RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2, 2026 AS WRONGFUL CONVICTION DAY AND URGING STATE SUPPORT FOR COMPENSATION FOR WRONGFULLY CONVICTED KENTUCKIANS.

Introduced 9/8/2026Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education CommitteeResolution
→ Passed 10/15/2026

What it does

  • 1Commemorates and recognizes October 2, 2026, as Wrongful Conviction Day
  • 2Urges the state government to support compensation for wrongfully convicted Kentuckians
  • 3Promotes awareness and acknowledgment of wrongful convictions within the community

This resolution designates October 2, 2026, as Wrongful Conviction Day in Louisville and urges the state to support compensation for individuals wrongfully convicted in Kentucky. It aims to raise awareness about wrongful convictions and promote justice reforms related to compensation.

Affects
Louisville Metro CouncilKentucky state governmentWrongfully convicted individuals in Kentucky

Activity timeline

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  • Status changed
    Impact 50

    R-126-26: Consent Agenda → Passed

  • Status changed
    Impact 30

    R-126-26: Agenda Ready → Consent Agenda

  • Status changed
    Impact 30

    R-126-26: New Business → Agenda Ready

  • Action
    Impact 15

    R-126-26 introduced (Resolution)

Legislative history

10/15/2026
Metro Council
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
10/7/2026
Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee
A motion was made by Committee Member Lyninger, seconded by Committee Member Seum, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Council Member Parrish-Wright - Chair Shanklin The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.
9/24/2026
Metro Council
Referred without comment

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