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NE LB432
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Loren Lippincott
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AI Summary
- Adds nitrogen hypoxia (inhalation of pure nitrogen for sufficient time to cause death) as an authorized method of execution alongside lethal injection in Nebraska
- Grants the Department of Correctional Services authority to determine which execution method to use and requires the Director to select equipment for nitrogen hypoxia executions
- Exempts the preparation, obtaining, and administration of substances or equipment for nitrogen hypoxia executions from medical licensing requirements and controlled substance laws
- Protects execution team members from professional disciplinary action by licensing boards for participation in court-ordered executions
- Amends nine sections of Nebraska Revised Statutes (83-964 through 83-972) to incorporate nitrogen hypoxia provisions and harmonize terminology
Legislative Description
Provide for carrying out the death penalty by nitrogen hypoxia
Last Action
Title printed. Carryover bill
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/22/2025
Full Bill Text
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