SB601Introduced in the Senate
Death penalty; creating the Death Penalty Moratorium Act; staying the execution of judgments in all death penalty cases; creating Death Penalty Reform Task Force. Emergency.
Introduced by Dave Rader, District 39
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Death penalty; creating the Death Penalty Moratorium Act; staying the execution of judgments in all death penalty cases; creating Death Penalty Reform Task Force. Emergency.
Where it stands
Coauthored by Senator Mann
March 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate: Judiciary Committee: DO PASS AMENDED CS · March 4, 2025
5
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Gollihare | 12 | Yes |
| Lisa Standridge | 15 | No |
| Mary Boren | 16 | Yes |
| Shane Jett | 17 | No |
| Darcy Jech | 26 | Yes |
| Brent Howard | 38 | No |
| Michael Brooks | 44 | Yes |
| Paul Rosino | 45 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Rader
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
Coauthored by Representative Williams (principal House author)
Coauthored by Representative Hefner
Coauthored by Representative Schreiber
Coauthored by Senator Nice
Coauthored by Senator Mann
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