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Eric’s Law

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 718 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
Started in
Senate
Sponsors
2
Latest action
Feb 25, 2025

What it does

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.

Official summary · Introduced in Senate · Feb 25, 2025

Titles and provisions can change as the bill moves.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Feb 25, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Feb 25, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.

Work with this bill

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