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OK HB1502

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Mike Shelton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 22 O.S. 2001, Section 1014 regarding execution methods in Oklahoma.

  • Removes firing squad as an alternative execution method if lethal injection or electrocution are deemed unconstitutional.

  • Establishes lethal injection as the primary method of executing death sentences using intravenous administration of barbiturates and chemical paralytic agents.

  • Specifies electrocution as the fallback method if lethal injection is ruled unconstitutional by appellate courts.

  • Effective date: November 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; deleting manner in which punishment of death may be carried out; effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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