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MO HB1470

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Rick Brattin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds firing squad as a method of executing death sentences in Missouri, alongside lethal gas and lethal injection.

  • Requires the director of the department of corrections to select a five-person firing squad consisting of licensed peace officers when a death sentence is to be carried out by firing squad.

  • Protects the identities of execution team members from disclosure through legal proceedings, with violations resulting in civil liability for actual and punitive damages.

  • Prohibits licensing boards from disciplining or taking action against licensed professionals who participate in lawful executions and provides them coverage under the state legal expense fund.

Legislative Description

Adds the option of by firing squad to the manner by which the death penalty may be inflicted

Last Action

Referred: General Laws(H)

2/3/2014

Committee Referrals

General Laws2/3/2014

Full Bill Text

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