The Senate Judiciary Committee will take up House Bill 2579 and the House Committee on Judiciary will hear Senate Bill 336 on Monday 3/12/18, which would finally align Kansas with other states in providing compensation for a person who was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned. If you agree such injustices must be addressed, please contact both chairmen today. Look here for the Senate members and look here for the House members -- if your legislators sit on these committees, they should know how you feel.

Senator Richard Wilborn, Chair #541-E | 785-296-7354 |e: Richard.Wilborn@senate.ks.gov

Representative Blaine Finch, Chair #519-N | 785 296-7655 | e: blaine.finch@house.ks.gov

Key points you may want to address are:

1) Monetary Compensation, Based Upon a Set Minimum Amount For Each Year Served

2) Provision of Immediate Services, Including:

• Financial support for basic necessities, including subsistence funds, food, transportation;
• Help securing affordable housing;
• Provision of medical/dental care, and psychological and/or counseling services;
• Assistance with education and the development of workforce skills; and
• Legal services to obtain public benefits, expunge criminal records, and regain custody of children.

3) Official Acknowledgement of a Wrongful Conviction