HR 3449 · 118th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Eric’s Law

Introduced 2023-05-17· Sponsored by Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]· 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 House Committee on the Judiciary.(2023-05-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Eric's Law This bill modifies procedures with respect to capital sentencing hearings involving a defendant who is serving a life sentence for murder and, while serving the life sentence, is convicted of another murder. If a jury at a capital sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence and there is a motion by the attorney for the government, 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 (4)

1 Democrat3 Republicans