115-hr-4493115th Congress

Eric's Law

Sponsored By: Representative Marino, Tom [R-PA-10]

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Summary

Eric's Law This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify 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.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Marino, Tom [R-PA-10]

PA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 11/30/2017

  • Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]

    WV • R

    Sponsored 3/13/2018

  • Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 3/13/2018

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