· IN legislature · 2026

Execution methods.

Authorizes the death penalty to be carried out by firing squad. Removes the requirement that an execution be carried out: (1) at the Indiana state prison; and (2) before sunrise. Adds a pooled media witness to the list of persons authorized to witness an execution. Exempts certain persons from being required to part…

Sponsor

Jim Lucas (R-IN)

Introduced

2026-01-05

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

Third reading: failed for lack of constitutional majority; Roll Call 142: yeas 48, nays 47