MS HB800

Removes firing squad as an execution method option in Mississippi, eliminating it from the sequential list of backup methods

Maintains lethal injection as the primary execution method using an anesthetic/sedative, chemical paralytic agent, and potassium chloride

Preserves nitrogen hypoxia as the first backup method if lethal injection is ruled unconstitutional or unavailable

Retains electrocution as the second backup method if both lethal injection and nitrogen hypoxia are unavailable

Effective date of July 1, 2022