ID H0658

Execution procedures shall not be construed as practicing medicine, and the department of correction director and authorized personnel are exempt from all laws and regulations governing medical practice.

Pharmacies, prescribers, manufacturers, and wholesale distributors that distribute controlled substances for executions are not subject to criminal or civil liability for the death of the condemned person.

Identities of the on-site physician, escort team, medical team members, and persons who compound, synthesize, test, sell, supply, manufacture, store, transport, procure, dispense, or prescribe execution chemicals and medical equipment shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure or discovery in any proceeding.

Licensing boards shall not suspend, revoke, or take disciplinary action against persons licensed by a board solely because of their participation in an execution.

Records containing any identifying information or information that could lead to identification of persons or entities participating in or assisting with executions are exempt from public disclosure.