SB68 Alabama 2012 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2012
Title
Death penalty, moratorium on imposition and execution not to exceed three years, procedure for administering
Description
Under existing law, the execution of a death sentence is performed by the warden of William C
Holman Prison, or his or her deputy, at Atmore, Alabama
This bill would place a moratorium on the death penalty for a period of three years until certain procedures are implemented to ensure that death penalty cases are administered fairly and impartially
Relating to the death penalty; providing for a moratorium on the imposition and execution of the death penalty; and providing for the implementation of certain procedures for imposing the death sentence.
Subjects
Death Penalty
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB68 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |