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IN HB 1287

died on adjournment

Execution of death sentence.

Indiana · 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) · lower

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Quick answers

Did IN HB 1287 pass?

No. IN HB 1287 died when the 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-08): Representative Genda added as coauthor

What is IN HB 1287 about?

Requires the warden of the state prison to select an execution team consisting of members of the general assembly who have volunteered to serve on the execution team. Prohibits a person who is not a member of the general assembly from serving on an execution team, and provides that an execution may not be carried out until the execution team is fully staffed. Specifies that the name of a member of the general assembly who: (1) volunteers to serve on an execution team; or (2) serves on an execution team; is a public record.

Who sponsors IN HB 1287?

Robert Morris is the primary sponsor of IN HB 1287, joined by 2 cosponsors.

Description

Requires the warden of the state prison to select an execution team consisting of members of the general assembly who have volunteered to serve on the execution team. Prohibits a person who is not a member of the general assembly from serving on an execution team, and provides that an execution may not be carried out until the execution team is fully staffed. Specifies that the name of a member of the general assembly who: (1) volunteers to serve on an execution team; or (2) serves on an execution team; is a public record.

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Latest action
2026-01-08 — Representative Genda added as coauthor
Bill type
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Robert Morrisauthor
  • Mark Gendacoauthor
  • Chris Judycoauthor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-01-08

    Representative Genda added as coauthor

  2. 2026-01-06

    First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

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  3. 2026-01-06

    Coauthored by Representative Judy

  4. 2026-01-06

    Authored by Representative Morris

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Related bills

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Official source

https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/hb1287

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