SB247 Alabama 2014 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2014
Title
Criminal procedure, death penalty, death row inmates' right to challenge death sentence if obtained on basis of race
Description
This bill would grant certain death row inmates the right to challenge a sentence of death on the grounds that it was obtained on the basis of race and to provide procedures for challenging a sentence of death
Relating to the death penalty; to grant certain death row inmates the right to challenge a sentence of death on the grounds that it was obtained on the basis of race; and to provide procedures for challenging a sentence of death.
Subjects
Criminal Law and Procedure
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2014 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB247 Alabama 2014 Session - Introduced |