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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Execution of death sentence. Requires the warden of the state prison to select an execution team consisting of members of the general assembly who have volunteered to serve on the execution team. Prohibits a person who is not a member of the general assembly from serving on an execution team, and provides that an execution may not be carried out until the execution team is fully staffed. Specifies that the name of a member of the general assembly who: (1) volunteers to serve on an execution team; or (2) serves on an execution team; is a public record.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the warden of the state prison must assemble an execution team composed solely of members of the general assembly who have volunteered for the role, and an execution cannot proceed until this team is fully staffed and trained. The bill specifies that individuals who are not members of the general assembly are prohibited from serving on the execution team, and it also clarifies that the names of general assembly members who volunteer for or serve on such a team will be considered public records.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Representative Genda added as coauthor (on 01/08/2026)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1287/details | 01/05/2026 |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1287/fiscal-notes/HB1287.01.INTR.FN001.pdf | 01/06/2026 |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1287/HB1287.01.INTR.pdf | 01/05/2026 |
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