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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2013 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Deletes provisions providing for death penalty for capital felonies; deletes provisions relating to representation in death penalty cases; repeals provisions relating to capital collateral representation, jurors in capital cases, prohibiting imposition of death sentence on defendant with mental retardation, determination of whether to impose sentence of death or life imprisonment for capital felony or capital drug trafficking felony, issuance of warrant of execution, stay of execution of death sentence, proceedings when person under sentence of death appears to be insane, proceedings when person under sentence of death appears to be pregnant, grounds for death warrant, execution of death sentence, prohibition against reduction of death sentence as result of determination that method of execution is unconstitutional, sentencing orders in capital cases, regulation of execution, transfer to state prison for safekeeping before death warrant issued, return of warrant of execution issued by Governor, sentence of death unexecuted for unjustifiable reasons, & return of warrant of execution issued by Supreme Court.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates the death penalty as a punishment for capital felonies in Florida and repeals numerous statutes related to its imposition, execution, and post-conviction review. Specifically, it removes provisions for death sentences, representation in death penalty cases, capital collateral representation, and the determination of whether to impose a death sentence versus life imprisonment. The bill also repeals laws concerning the issuance of death warrants, stays of execution, proceedings for individuals under a death sentence who are deemed insane or pregnant, grounds for death warrants, the execution of death sentences, and prohibitions against reducing death sentences due to unconstitutional execution methods. Additionally, it removes provisions related to the regulation of executions, transfers to state prison before a death warrant, and the return of warrants issued by the Governor or Supreme Court. The bill also makes conforming changes to laws regarding public defenders, criminal conflict and civil regional counsel, and public records exemptions related to capital collateral litigation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Unfavorable by Criminal Justice Subcommittee, laid on Table; YEAS 4 NAYS 9, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7083 (Ch. 2013-216) (on 02/07/2013)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/4005 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/4005/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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