Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana SB 11
Firing squad.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- James Tomes (Republican)
- Chris Garten (Republican)
- Michael Young (Republican)
Cosponsors (1)
- Gary Byrne (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest
Authorizes the death penalty to be carried out by firing squad: (1) if execution by lethal injection cannot be carried out due to the unavailability of a required drug; or (2) upon request by the condemned person. Establishes a procedure for execution by firing squad. Makes conforming amendments and technical corrections.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 8, 2025 · Senate
Senator Byrne added as coauthor - Dec 8, 2025 · Senate
Senator Tomes added as third author - Dec 8, 2025 · Senate
Senator Garten added as second author - Dec 8, 2025 · Senate
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law - Dec 8, 2025 · Senate
Authored by Senator Young M