Death sentences; removes electrocution as manner of execution for prisoners, lethal injection. (HB942)
Introduced By
Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Death sentences; electrocution. Removes electrocution as a manner of execution for prisoners sentenced to death. Currently, a condemned prisoner may choose either lethal injection or electrocution as the manner of execution. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/08/2014 | Committee |
| 01/08/2014 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14100215D |
| 01/08/2014 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| 01/13/2014 | Impact statement from DPB (HB942) |
| 01/14/2014 | Assigned MPPS sub: Subcommittee #1 |
| 01/16/2014 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/12/2014 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |