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H.R. 1556 · 119th Congress

Eric’s Law

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Introduced: 2/25/2025
Current status: In committee
Bill ID: 119hr1556
Latest official action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Eric's Law This bill modifies procedures with respect to capital sentencing hearings. If a jury at a capital sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence and there is a motion by the attorney for the government, the court must order a new special sentencing hearing and impanel a new jury. If the new jury at the special sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence, then the court is prohibited from imposing a death sentence.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 2/25/2025

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Last updated: 3/26/2026Source: BILLSUMBill: 119hr1556Learn more →