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S.2389: Eric's Law
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2018
- Latest Major Action Feb. 7, 2018
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 7, 2018
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 7, 2018 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Feb. 7, 2018 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Toomey (R-Pa.) |