House Bill 3980
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Eric’s Law
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 25, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3980
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this 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, 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 court is prohibited from imposing a death sentence.
July 25, 2019
08/28/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
07/25/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
07/25/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:21 PM