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AZ SB1751
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Payne
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AI Summary
- Adds firing squad as an authorized method of execution in Arizona, alongside lethal injection and lethal gas
- Requires death row inmates to choose their execution method (firing squad, lethal gas, or lethal injection) at least 20 days before their scheduled execution date
- Defaults to lethal injection if the condemned person fails to choose a method
- Removes language limiting execution method choice to offenses committed before November 23, 1992, extending the choice to all death row inmates
- Conditional enactment: bill only takes effect if voters approve Senate Concurrent Resolution 1049 (a constitutional amendment on capital punishment) at the next general election
Legislative Description
Death sentence; choice; firing squad.
Conditional Enactment
Last Action
Senate Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass Amended
3/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/5/2026
Public Safety2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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