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S.1721: Eric’s Law
About This Bill
- Introduced May 19, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 19, 2021
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 19, 2021
Bill Summary
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 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| May 19, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Toomey (R-Pa.) |