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flag Georgia considers new law to compensate wrongfully convicted, shifting decisions from politicians to judges.

flag Numerous states are considering changes to their laws on compensating people wrongfully convicted. flag Georgia, one of 11 states without such laws, requires individuals to seek lawmakers to sponsor their compensation claims, a process criticized for being politically driven. flag Missouri and Florida are updating their laws, while Oregon and Pennsylvania are reviewing theirs. flag Since 1989, 1,328 out of 1,739 people have received compensation nationwide, excluding states without specific laws. flag Georgia's proposed bill would move compensation decisions to judges and offer $75,000 for each year of wrongful incarceration.

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