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CT HB05429

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 54-100 of the general statutes, effective October 1, 2012
  • Maintains the method of execution as continuous intravenous injection of a substance or substances in sufficient quantity to cause death, as prescribed by the Commissioner of Correction in consultation with the Commissioner of Public Health
  • Makes confidential any portion of a record that identifies or could identify persons appointed to perform executions, prohibiting disclosure, discovery, subpoena, or compulsory process
  • Specifies witness eligibility at executions, including the warden, correctional staff, commissioner, physician, clergyman, up to three persons designated by the prisoner, and nine news media representatives (or reduced/increased number at commissioner's discretion)

Legislative Description

An Act Prohibiting Disclosure Of The Identities Of Persons Appointed To Administer The Death Penalty.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/16

3/12/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/6/2012

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