Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 25, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 2264
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 25, 2019)
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, then 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.
What just happenedJul 25, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA](R-PA)Sponsor
5 cosponsors5 R
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- Introduced in SenateJul 25, 2019
- Jul 25, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 25, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate