Requires the judge or juror who declared death as a punishment to witness the execution
HB 3241 requires the judge or juror who sentenced an individual to death to be present at the execution. The bill also mandates that the director of corrections invite the attorney general and at least eight citizens, while allowing the defendant to request up to two clergy members and five non-incarcerated family or friends to witness the execution. It prohibits anyone under 21 years old from attending. This bill focuses on who may observe executions, not on changing the death penalty itself.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Feb 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
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Anthony Ealy
DDemocratic
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