HB1119

Execution methods.

Introduced·1/5/26

Authorizes Indiana to carry out executions by firing squad or nitrogen hypoxia if the condemned person requests it or the department of correction.

Indiana HB1119 amends the state's execution methods, allowing the death penalty to be carried out by firing squad or nitrogen hypoxia. This can occur if the condemned person requests it or if the commissioner of the department of correction determines it is advisable based on availability and resources. The bill also establishes procedures for these methods, including the composition of the firing squad and the conditions for carrying out an execution by nitrogen hypoxia.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

48 Yea

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47 Nay

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3 Not Voting

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 21

10:30 AM

House Courts and Criminal Code Hearing

History

Jan 28

House

Third reading: failed for lack of constitutional majority; Roll Call 142: yeas 48, nays 47

Jan 27

House

Amendment #9 (Morris) failed; voice vote

Jan 27

House

Amendment #1 (Zimmerman) prevailed; voice vote