Relating to sentencing; to amend Section 13A-5-46, Code of Alabama 1975, to require a unanimous vote of a jury to impose a death sentence in a capital murder case; to add Section 13A-5-46.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for resentencing for certain defendants sentenced for capital murder; to repeal Section 13A-5-47.4, Code of Alabama 1975; to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
Summary
Relating to death penalty, requiring unanimous vote by jury to impose the death penalty, provide for resentencing in certain circumstances.
Bill status
introduced
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Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 8, 2023
Last action Feb 8, 2023
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Feb 8, 2023
Introduced
Introduced and Referred (Judiciary)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Chris England
DDemocratic
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