SB655 Summary

• Establishes lethal drug injection as the primary method of carrying out death sentences in Oklahoma, with death pronounced by a licensed physician according to accepted medical standards

• Designates nitrogen hypoxia as the alternative execution method if lethal injection is held unconstitutional or otherwise unavailable

• Establishes electrocution as the secondary alternative if both lethal injection and nitrogen hypoxia become unavailable or unconstitutional

• Designates firing squad as the tertiary alternative if lethal injection, nitrogen hypoxia, and electrocution all become unavailable or unconstitutional

• Becomes effective November 1, 2017