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SB1068Introduced in the Senate

Permitting death penalty for murder of minors 16 years or younger

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Mike Azinger, District 3

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to provide for the death penalty in limited circumstances. The bill provides for procedures and standards applicable thereto. Finally, procedures for carrying out the death sentence are established.

Where it stands

To Judiciary

February 23, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary then Finance

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Judiciary

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