HR 3980 · 116th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
Eric’s Law
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2019-08-28)
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Eric's Law This bill modifies 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 (9)
9 Republicans