House Bill 3151
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Eric’s Law
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 12, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3151
Congress
117
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 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.
May 12, 2021
11/09/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
05/14/2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2320)
05/12/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
05/12/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:49 PM