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This bill, known as the "Bearing Witness to the Death Penalty Act," proposes to amend Tennessee's existing death penalty statutes by adding members of the general assembly to the list of individuals who are permitted to witness an execution. Currently, certain officials and personnel are authorized to be present during an execution, and this bill would expand that list to include state legislators. By allowing general assembly members to witness executions, the bill aims to provide elected representatives with direct observation of the state's capital punishment process, potentially increasing transparency and legislative oversight of capital punishment proceedings. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, as stated in the final section, which emphasizes the public welfare aspect of the legislative change.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1214&ga=114