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HB 1287 IN

Execution of death sentence.

IN · session 2026 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 6, 2026

Latest action (Jan 8, 2026) Representative Genda added as coauthor

Summary

Requires the warden of the state prison to select an execution team consisting of members of the general assembly who have volunteered to serve on the execution team. Prohibits a person who is not a member of the general assembly from serving on an execution team, and provides that an execution may not be carried out until the execution team is fully staffed. Specifies that the name of a member of the general assembly who: (1) volunteers to serve on an execution team; or (2) serves on an execution team; is a public record.

Sponsor (1)
2 coauthors / cosponsors

Action history (4)
  1. Jan 6, 2026 Authored by Representative Morris · lower
  2. Jan 6, 2026 Coauthored by Representative Judy · lower
  3. Jan 6, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code · lower
  4. Jan 8, 2026 Representative Genda added as coauthor · lower
Subjects
CORRECTIONS; Adult Inmates and FacilitiesCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Capital PunishmentGENERAL ASSEMBLY; House of RepresentativesGENERAL ASSEMBLY; SenatePUBLIC RECORDS

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