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IN HB1119

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jim Lucas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes firing squad as an alternative execution method to lethal injection, with the commissioner of the Department of Correction selecting the method
  • Firing squad must consist of three individuals selected by the prison warden, all firing live ammunition with no blanks
  • Removes requirements that executions occur at the Indiana State Prison and before sunrise
  • Adds at least one pooled media witness from statehouse media organizations to the list of authorized execution witnesses
  • Prohibits requiring Department of Correction employees or contractors to participate in executions if contrary to their moral or religious beliefs, and requires mental health services be made available to execution team members

Legislative Description

Execution methods.

Last Action

Third reading: failed for lack of constitutional majority; Roll Call 142: yeas 48, nays 47

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts and Criminal Code1/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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