MO HB2082

Expands authorized methods of execution to include lethal gas, lethal injection, or any other legally recognized method of execution in the United States.

Grants the Department of Corrections authority to determine the manner of execution and allows consideration of the defendant's wishes regarding the method used.

Protects the identities of execution team members from disclosure through confidentiality provisions, with civil liability and punitive damages available for unauthorized disclosure.

Prohibits licensing boards from disciplining execution team members for participating in lawful executions and provides legal expense fund coverage for execution team conduct.

Declares that the death penalty is not cruel and unusual punishment and that minimal pain inflicted during execution is acceptable.