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Utah House approves HB 11 to allow firing squad if lethal-injection drugs are unavailable
Summary
The Utah House passed HB 11 on Feb. 13, 2015, adding a contingency that would allow the state to use a firing squad if lethal-injection drugs cannot be obtained or a court bars lethal injection; the measure passed 39–34 and now moves to the Senate.
The Utah House of Representatives approved HB 11, titled “Death Penalty Procedure Amendments,” on Feb. 13, 2015, adding a backup provision that would permit the state to use a firing squad if lethal-injection drugs are unavailable or if courts find lethal injection unconstitutional. The measure passed the House by a 39–34 vote and was referred to the Senate for consideration.
Sponsor Representative Ray told colleagues the bill leaves lethal injection as Utah’s primary method but provides a backup to…
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