Texas SB 1686 – Wrongfully Convicted Individuals Entitled to Group Health Insurance

“A person entitled to compensation is also entitled to group health insurance from the county in which the offense that was the subject of the wrongful conviction occurred as if the person were an employee of the county.”

http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/82R/billtext/pdf/SB01686I.pdf#navpanes=0

Editor’s Note: If this bill passes, Texas counties may need to re-evaluate their GASB 45 liabilities.