Bill > HB36

This bill amends Ohio law to add nitrogen hypoxia as an alternative method of execution for death row inmates, alongside lethal injection. Specifically, the bill allows death row inmates to choose between lethal injection and nitrogen hypoxia, with nitrogen hypoxia becoming the default method if lethal injection cannot be performed. The bill also introduces stringent protections for "execution identifying information," which includes details about individuals involved in carrying out executions. These protections make such information confidential and prevent its disclosure, shielding healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical suppliers, and other personnel involved in executions from potential professional or personal repercussions. The legislation prohibits licensing authorities from taking disciplinary action against individuals or entities participating in executions and establishes civil penalties for unauthorized disclosure of execution-related identifying information. Additionally, the bill modifies the list of individuals permitted to be present during an execution and ensures that even if a method of execution is deemed unconstitutional, the death sentence remains in force until a lawful execution method can be implemented.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb36