SB 465
Repeals provisions relating to the death penalty
Sponsor:
LR Number:
1339S.01I
Committee:
Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action:
2/17/2025 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Journal Page:
S391
Title:
Effective Date:
August 28, 2025

Current Bill Summary

SB 465 - This act repeals the provision that the penalty for murder in the first degree may be death. This act also repeals all provisions relating to jury trials in which the death penalty is not waived.

This act is identical to HB 843 (2025) and HB 1882 (2024) and is substantially similar to HB 118 (2025) and HB 994 (2025).

KATIE O'BRIEN

Amendments

No Amendments Found.