H.R. 1556 · 119th Congress · House

Eric’s Law

Active· Introduced in House
Introduced
Feb 25, 25
Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive 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 sentence, then the court is prohibited from imposing a death sentence.

Action Timeline

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  1. FEB 25, 2025House floor actions

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. FEB 25, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Feb 25, 2025

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