Eric’s Law
- Last Action
- 11/9/2021
Actions
- 2021-11-09Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- 2021-05-14Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2320)
- 2021-05-12Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2021-05-12Introduced in House
- 2021-05-12Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-05-12 (00)
Eric's Law
This bill modifies procedures with respect to capital sentencing hearings.
If a jury at a capital sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence and there is a motion by the attorney for the government, the court must order a new special sentencing hearing and impanel a new jury. If the new jury at the special sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence, then the court is prohibited from imposing a death sentence.
Cosponsors (4)
- Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
- Glenn Thompson (R-PA)
- Ralph Norman (R-SC)
- Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA)
Subjects
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Judicial procedure and administration
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