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FL S0148
Bill
Status
Failed
5/2/2014
Primary Sponsor
Larcenia Bullard
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AI Summary
- Creates the "Sentencing Procedures Applying Reasonable Evidence (SPARE) Act" to prevent wrongful executions and reduce taxpayer burden from lengthy appeals.
- Prohibits imposing the death penalty for aggravated first-degree murder unless DNA testing evidence is introduced and assists in the conviction.
- Allows death penalty without DNA testing if the accused executes a written or oral confession acknowledging guilt.
- Allows death penalty without DNA testing if technological evidence (such as video camera footage) exists showing the accused committed the offense.
- Effective date: July 1, 2014.
Legislative Description
DNA Evidence
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice
5/2/2014
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice9/25/2013
Full Bill Text
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