HR 4493 · 115th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Eric's Law

Introduced 2017-11-30· Sponsored by Rep. Marino, Tom [R-PA-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.(2018-01-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Eric's Law This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify procedures with respect to capital sentencing hearings. If a jury at a capital sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence, then the court must order a new special sentencing hearing and impanel a new jury. If the new jury at the special sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence, then the court is prohibited from imposing a death sentence.…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Republicans