Bearing Witness to the Death Penalty Act
Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 23.
Tennessee HB0198 amends Title 40, Chapter 23 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to allow members of the General Assembly to be present during the execution of a death sentence. This bill expands the list of authorized witnesses beyond those currently permitted, which includes prison officials, clergy, family members of the victim, and members of the press. The legislation is titled the "Bearing Witness to the Death Penalty Act."
Tennessee HB0198 amends Title 40, Chapter 23 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to allow members of the General Assembly to be present during the execution of a death sentence. This bill expands the list of authorized witnesses beyond those currently permitted, which includes prison officials, clergy, family members of the victim, and members of the press. The legislation is titled the "Bearing Witness to the Death Penalty Act."
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