Illinois raises limits on wrongful conviction payouts under new law Gov. JB Pritzker has signed
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
Illinois has enacted groundbreaking legislation that substantially increases compensation thresholds for individuals exonerated after wrongful conviction and imprisonment. Governor JB Pritzker's signature on this measure represents a significant advancement in criminal justice reform, acknowledging the state's commitment to providing adequate reparations and accountability for those whose lives were devastated by systemic legal errors and wrongful incarceration.
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Illinois raises limits on wrongful conviction payouts under new law Gov. JB Pritzker has signed
The new law marks “a major stride in criminal legal reform and accountability to those who are wrongfully convicted and imprisoned,” Gov. JB Pritzker said in a video statement.
