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Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session

Indiana HB 1119

Execution methods.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

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Summary

Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest

Authorizes the death penalty to be carried out by firing squad. Removes the requirement that an execution be carried out: (1) at the Indiana state prison; and (2) before sunrise. Adds a pooled media witness to the list of persons authorized to witness an execution. Exempts certain persons from being required to participate in an execution, and requires the department of correction to contract with a psychologist or psychiatrist to make available treatment services to a member of an execution team. Makes conforming amendments and technical corrections.

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Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
Jan 28, 2026
House		HB 1119 - Lucas - 3rd ReadingfailSet your home in Indiana to see
Jan 27, 2026
House		HB 1119 - Lucas - 2nd ReadingpassSet your home in Indiana to see

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