Death sentence; requirements for imposition. (SB1296)
Introduced By
Sen. Don McEachin (D-Richmond)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Death sentence; requirements for imposition. Provides that if a person is convicted of an offense for which the death penalty may be imposed, a sentence of death shall not be imposed unless the Commonwealth presents the court or jury with (i) biological evidence or DNA evidence that connects the defendant to the offense, (ii) a videographic image of a voluntary interrogation and confession of the defendant to the offense, or (iii) a videographic image that conclusively connects the defendant to the offense. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/14/2015 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15101595D |
| 01/14/2015 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/28/2015 | Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (10-Y 3-N 1-A) (see vote tally) |