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SB 11 Indiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Firing squad.

Summary
Authorizes the death penalty to be carried out by firing squad: (1) if execution by lethal injection cannot be carried out due to the unavailability of a required drug; or (2) upon request by the condemned person. Establishes a procedure for execution by firing squad. Makes conforming amendments and technical corrections.
Issues: ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill enables capital punishment execution method, maintaining death penalty which opposes criminal justice reform efforts to reduce harsh penalties.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
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Governor
Introduced Dec 8, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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3 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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P
Photo of Chris Garten
Chris Garten
RRepublican
IN
45
P
Photo of Jim Tomes
Jim Tomes
RRepublican
IN
49
P
Photo of Mike Young
Mike Young
RRepublican
IN
35
Co
Photo of Gary Byrne
Gary Byrne
RRepublican
IN
47