HB1737Introduced in the House
Relative to reinstating the death penalty for certain offenses against minors under 13 years of age.
Introduced by Mike Belcher, District 04-CAR
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relative to reinstating the death penalty for certain offenses against minors under 13 years of age.
Where it stands
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 10
February 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety House Journal 1 P. 33
==RECESSED== Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 03:30 pm GP 159
==CONTINUED== Public Hearing: 01/23/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
Executive Session: 02/04/2026 10:00 am GP 159
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/04/2026 (Vote 13-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 7 P. 8
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 10
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