Bill Summary

by Drake Co Sponsors: Gaetz (M)

Execution of Death Sentences: Provides that death sentence shall be executed by electrocution or firing squad, rather than lethal injection; provides for designation of number & members of firing squad by warden; provides that each firing squad member shall be considered an executioner; provides for election of method by persons sentenced to death & for election of method by persons subject to mandate pursuant to decision by Florida Supreme Court affirming sentence of death on or within specified period after effective date of act; conforms provisions. Effective Date: July 1, 2012

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