HB1287Introduced in the House
Execution of death sentence.
Introduced by Robert Morris, District 84
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Execution of death sentence. Requires the warden of the state prison to select an execution team consisting of members of the general assembly who have volunteered to serve on the execution team. Prohibits a person who is not a member of the general assembly from serving on an execution team, and provides that an execution may not be carried out until the execution team is fully staffed. Specifies that the name of a member of the general assembly who: (1) volunteers to serve on an execution team; or (2) serves on an execution team; is a public record.
Where it stands
Representative Genda added as coauthor
January 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Coauthored by Representative Judy
Authored by Representative Morris
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
Representative Genda added as coauthor
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