Allows for the death penalty for inmates who commit murder while incarcerated.

The bill establishes a death penalty review panel to assess cases where an incarcerated individual commits aggravated first-degree murder. The panel includes four prosecuting attorneys, the attorney general, and the department of corrections. If the panel recommends pursuing the death penalty, the prosecuting attorney must file a notice of special sentencing proceeding. The panel considers mitigating circumstances, retribution, deterrence, and fairness in making its recommendation.

Allows for the death penalty for inmates who commit murder while incarcerated.

The bill establishes a death penalty review panel to assess cases where an incarcerated individual commits aggravated first-degree murder. The panel includes four prosecuting attorneys, the attorney general, and the department of corrections. If the panel recommends pursuing the death penalty, the prosecuting attorney must file a notice of special sentencing proceeding. The panel considers mitigating circumstances, retribution, deterrence, and fairness in making its recommendation.