HB 1119 IN

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Authorizes the death penalty to be carried out by firing squad. Removes the requirement that an execution be carried out: (1) at the Indiana state prison; and (2) before sunrise. Adds a pooled media witness to the list of persons authorized to witness an execution. Exempts certain persons from being required to participate in an execution, and requires the department of correction to contract with a psychologist or psychiatrist to make available treatment services to a member of an execution team. Makes conforming amendments and technical corrections.

• Jim Lucas Republican · author

1. Jan 5, 2026 Coauthored by Representatives Prescott, Bartels, Ireland · lower
2. Jan 5, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code · lower
3. Jan 5, 2026 Authored by Representative Lucas · lower
4. Jan 22, 2026 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · lower
5. Jan 27, 2026 Amendment #2 (Zimmerman) prevailed; Division of the House: yeas 58, nays 32 · lower
6. Jan 27, 2026 Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed · lower
7. Jan 27, 2026 Amendment #6 (Garcia Wilburn) prevailed; Roll Call 101: yeas 87, nays 6 · lower
8. Jan 27, 2026 Amendment #9 (Morris) failed; voice vote · lower
9. Jan 27, 2026 Amendment #1 (Zimmerman) prevailed; voice vote · lower
10. Jan 27, 2026 Amendment #4 (Pierce M) failed; voice vote · lower
11. Jan 28, 2026 Third reading: failed for lack of constitutional majority; Roll Call 142: yeas 48, nays 47 · lower