Senate approves bill making firing squad primary method of execution; floor debate is sharp
House Bill 37 passed the Idaho Senate March 5 to make the firing squad the primary execution method, replacing lethal injection as the first option. The measure drew extended floor debate about humanity, optics, legal risks and operational readiness before passing by a recorded majority.
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Boise — The Idaho Senate on March 5 approved House Bill 37, a high-profile and contentious measure that makes the firing squad the primary method of execution in Idaho and keeps lethal injection as a secondary option. Sponsors said the change addresses legal, logistical and drug-supply problems in carrying out capital punishment; opponents called the measure backward and warned of disturbing optics and risks from a botched execution.
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