Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 23.
Tennessee SB1214 aimed to amend existing law regarding the witnesses permitted to be present during the execution of a death sentence by allowing members of the General Assembly to attend such executions. The bill sought to expand the list of authorized witnesses, which currently includes prison officials, clergy, family members of the victim, and members of the press. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
Tennessee SB1214 aimed to amend existing law regarding the witnesses permitted to be present during the execution of a death sentence by allowing members of the General Assembly to attend such executions. The bill sought to expand the list of authorized witnesses, which currently includes prison officials, clergy, family members of the victim, and members of the press. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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