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OK HB2750
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Richard Morrissette
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Preserves confidentiality protections for identities of execution participants and drug suppliers, exempting execution-related purchases from the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act
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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