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OK HB1309
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Justin Humphrey
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AI Summary
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Stays the execution of judgments in all cases where a sentence of death has been imposed until further action by the Legislature.
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Prohibits the Court of Criminal Appeals from ordering execution of judgments in death penalty cases.
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Prevents the Court of Criminal Appeals and the Governor from setting any new execution dates and vacates all currently scheduled execution dates.
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Suspends all statutes governing capital punishment execution in Oklahoma, with automatic reinstatement upon legislative repeal of this act.
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Declares an emergency to make the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Capital punishment; staying the execution of judgments in all death penalty cases; emergency.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/4/2025