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FL H0325
Bill
Status
Failed
3/9/2012
Primary Sponsor
Brad Drake
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AI Summary
- Changes Florida's primary method of execution from lethal injection to electrocution, with firing squad as an alternative option
- Warden designates the executioner for electrocution or designates the number and members of firing squad, with each squad member considered an executioner
- Persons sentenced to death may elect firing squad execution by written notice to the warden within 30 days of Florida Supreme Court mandate affirming their sentence
- Persons with pending execution warrants or warrants issued within 30 days of the act's effective date may elect firing squad only if written election is submitted within 48 hours of new execution date being set
- Protects death sentences from reduction if an execution method is declared unconstitutional; Department of Corrections execution policies remain exempt from administrative review procedures
- Effective date: July 1, 2012
Legislative Description
Execution of Death Sentences
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
3/9/2012
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee10/28/2011
Full Bill Text
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