AR HB1751

Department of Correction shall carry out death sentences by intravenous lethal injection using either a barbiturate or a combination of midazolam, vecuronium bromide, and potassium chloride, depending on drug availability.

Director of the Department of Correction or designee may order dispensation and administration of execution drugs without requiring a prescription.

All execution drugs must be approved by the FDA, made by FDA-approved manufacturers, obtained from FDA-registered facilities, or sourced from accredited compounding pharmacies.

Execution procedures and identities of persons and entities involved in the lethal injection process are exempt from disclosure under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act and Freedom of Information Act, though certain drug information may be disclosed with identifying details redacted.

Department shall carry out executions by electrocution if lethal injection is invalidated by final court order, and all persons involved in administering the injection have immunity under Arkansas law; emergency clause makes the act effective immediately upon gubernatorial approval or passage.