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VA HB815

VA HB815
Execution; if lethal injection is not available, electrocution shall be used.


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Introduced
01/12/2016
In Committee
03/02/2016
Crossed Over
03/07/2016
Passed
03/25/2016
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/20/2016

Introduced Session

2016 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Method of execution. Provides that if the Director of the Department of Corrections certifies that lethal injection is not available as a method of execution, electrocution shall be used instead, and vice versa. The bill also provides that the Director shall not certify that lethal injection is not available as a method of execution unless the Director has made reasonable efforts to procure the lethal substances necessary to perform execution by lethal injection.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0747) (on 04/20/2016)

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