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MO HB1855

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/13/2014

Primary Sponsor

Mike Kelley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 565.035, RSMo, governing Missouri Supreme Court review of death penalty sentences
  • Requires the Attorney General to notify the Supreme Court when a defendant has exhausted all appeals in a death penalty case
  • Mandates the Supreme Court complete its sentence review within 30 days of receiving notice that all appeals are exhausted
  • Sets execution date to occur within 60 days after the Supreme Court completes its review if the death sentence is affirmed
  • Adds gender-inclusive language ("or her") to existing provisions regarding defendant's attorney information in death penalty cases

Legislative Description

Requires the Missouri Supreme Court to conduct is review of all death penalty cases within 30 days and to set a date for execution to occur within 60 days of its review being completed

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/9/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/25/2014

Full Bill Text

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