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OK SB794
Bill
Status
3/11/2015
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Sykes
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AI Summary
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Amends 22 O.S. 2011, Section 1014 to establish lethal injection as the primary method of execution, administered by a licensed physician until death is pronounced.
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Establishes nitrogen hypoxia as the alternative method if lethal injection is held unconstitutional or becomes unavailable.
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Establishes electrocution as the backup method if both lethal injection and nitrogen hypoxia are held unconstitutional or become unavailable.
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Establishes firing squad as the final fallback method if lethal injection, nitrogen hypoxia, and electrocution are all held unconstitutional or become unavailable.
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Effective date is November 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Capital punishment; adding method of execution. Effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Public Safety
3/17/2015