Utah government removes firing squad as a method of execution "except in specified situations."
H.B. 180 Death Penalty Provisions, 2004 General Session State of Utah
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