HR. 1556In Committee
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Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Modifies capital sentencing procedures by requiring a new jury hearing after certain deadlocks and barring a death sentence if the second jury is also not unanimous
Key points
- Require new jury hearing
- Prohibit death sentence
- Modify capital sentencing hearings
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-25 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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