HB 1030 IN

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Repeals the law concerning the imposition and execution of death sentences and makes conforming amendments. Specifies that if a person was sentenced to death and is awaiting execution of the death sentence, the person's death sentence is commuted to a sentence of life imprisonment without parole. Provides that when a defendant is charged with a murder for which the state seeks a sentence of life imprisonment without parole, the defendant may file a petition alleging that the defendant is an individual with an intellectual disability. Provides that if a defendant who is determined to be an individual with an intellectual disability is convicted of murder, the court may sentence the defendant only to a fixed term of imprisonment.

• Robert Morris Republican · author

1. Jan 8, 2025 Coauthored by Representatives Judy and Teshka · lower
2. Jan 8, 2025 Authored by Representative Morris · lower
3. Jan 8, 2025 First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code · lower
4. Jan 13, 2025 Representative Genda added as coauthor · lower