AL HB248

Prohibits Alabama from executing individuals convicted of capital offenses by means of nitrogen hypoxia.

Makes lethal injection the default execution method unless the convict affirmatively elects electrocution in writing within 30 days of sentencing.

If lethal injection becomes unavailable or unconstitutional, electrocution becomes the fallback method instead of nitrogen hypoxia.

Updates statutory language to reference "Correctional Facility" instead of "William C. Holman unit" and makes technical revisions to current code style.

Becomes effective June 1, 2024.