Bill > HB1309

This bill introduces a comprehensive pause on capital punishment in Oklahoma by staying (temporarily halting) the execution of all death penalty judgments. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Court of Criminal Appeals from ordering executions, prevents any new execution dates from being set, and vacates all currently scheduled execution dates. All statutes related to the death penalty are suspended, though these statutes will return to full effect if the Legislature repeals this act in the future. Importantly, the bill emphasizes that while executions are stayed, the underlying criminal judgments in death penalty cases remain valid. The bill is being implemented as an emergency measure, which means it takes effect immediately upon passage, presumably to address urgent concerns about capital punishment in the state. The legislation represents a significant temporary moratorium on the death penalty, effectively creating a statewide pause on capital punishment without permanently changing the underlying legal framework.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1309&Session=2600