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OK HB2750

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Richard Morrissette

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers authority over executions from the Department of Corrections warden to the Commissioner of Public Safety, who would coordinate, oversee, and determine procedures for planning, implementing, documenting, and reviewing all executions in Oklahoma

  • Requires the Commissioner of Public Safety to report on the death warrant to the sentencing court after execution, showing the time, mode, and manner of execution

  • Maintains existing requirements for mandatory witnesses including the Commissioner, Director of Corrections, warden, physician, district attorney, and presiding judge, with the Commissioner now responsible for inviting attendees and approving media access

  • Preserves confidentiality protections for identities of execution participants and drug suppliers, exempting execution-related purchases from the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act

  • Effective date of November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Capital punishment; transferring authority over executions to the Commissioner of Public Safety; effective date.

Last Action

Referred to Public Safety

2/18/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/18/2016
Rules2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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