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OH HB36
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Stewart
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AI Summary
- Adds nitrogen hypoxia as an alternative execution method in Ohio, allowing death row inmates to elect nitrogen gas or lethal injection in writing at least one week before the scheduled execution date
- Establishes lethal injection as the default method if no election is made; requires nitrogen hypoxia to be used if lethal injection cannot be carried out at the time of execution
- Prohibits disclosure of "execution identifying information," including names, addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, social security numbers, and professional qualifications of anyone involved in executions or supplying execution drugs, gas, or equipment
- Makes reckless disclosure of execution identifying information a fourth-degree misdemeanor and creates a civil cause of action for actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees against violators
- Protects licensed professionals participating in executions from disciplinary action, license suspension, or revocation by licensing authorities as a result of their involvement
Legislative Description
Add nitrogen hypoxia as a method of execution
Health and Human Services : Health Care
Last Action
Referred to committee: Judiciary
2/5/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/5/2025
Full Bill Text
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