Bill > HB1119

This bill, effective July 1, 2026, modifies Indiana's laws regarding the execution of the death penalty by allowing for executions to be carried out by firing squad in addition to lethal injection, as determined by the commissioner of the department of correction, and requires the department to establish a facility and protocol for firing squad executions. It also removes the requirement that executions must occur before sunrise and at the Indiana state prison, allowing them to take place at an "appropriate" state prison. The bill adds a pooled media witness to the list of authorized observers at an execution and exempts individuals from being required to participate in an execution if it conflicts with their moral or religious beliefs, while also mandating that the department of correction contract with a psychologist or psychiatrist to provide mental health services to members of execution teams. Furthermore, it clarifies that participation in an execution includes preparing the person, servicing equipment, or supervising others involved, and makes the identities of those involved in the execution process, including contractors and their employees, confidential and protected from discovery.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1119/details