Utah government removes firing squad as a method of execution "except in specified situations."

Date
2004
Type
Government Document
Source
Utah State Legislature
Hearsay
Direct
Reference

H.B. 180 Death Penalty Provisions, 2004 General Session State of Utah

Scribe/Publisher
Utah State Legislature
People
Utah State Legislature, Olene Walker
Audience
N/A
Transcription

General Description:

This bill repeals use of a firing squad as a means of carrying out the death penalty, except in specified situations.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill:

. repeals references to the use of a firing squad, unless execution by lethal injection is found to be unconstitutional.

Last Action: 15 Mar 2004, Governor Signed

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