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AZ SCR1049
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Payne
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AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to add firing squad as an execution method option for death row inmates in Arizona, alongside lethal injection and lethal gas
- Requires defendants sentenced to death to choose their method of execution from the three available options
- Establishes lethal injection as the default method if a defendant does not make a selection
- Specifies firing squad execution must be conducted by a minimum of three volunteer shooters using one blank round
- Allows defendants to choose from remaining available methods if their first choice is invalidated by court order or unavailable, with any lawful means used if the final choice becomes unavailable
Legislative Description
Death sentence; choice; firing squad
Constitutional Amendments (arizona)
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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