Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1119: Execution methods.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1119 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Execution methods. Primary sponsor: Jim Lucas (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Third reading: failed for lack of constitutional majority; Roll Call 142: yeas 48, nays 47.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the death penalty to be carried out by firing squad. Removes the requirement that an execution be carried out: (1) at the Indiana state prison; and (2) before sunrise. Adds a pooled media witness to the list of persons authorized to witness an execution. Exempts certain persons from being required to participate in an execution, and requires the department of correction to contract with a psychologist or psychiatrist to make available treatment services to a member of an execution team. Makes conforming amendments and technical corrections.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Lucas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Steve Bartels | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Andrew Ireland | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| J.D. Prescott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Third reading: failed for lack of constitutional majority; Roll Call 142: yeas 48, nays 47
- Amendment #4 (Pierce M) failed; voice vote
- Amendment #1 (Zimmerman) prevailed; voice vote
- Amendment #9 (Morris) failed; voice vote
- Amendment #6 (Garcia Wilburn) prevailed; Roll Call 101: yeas 87, nays 6
- Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
- Amendment #2 (Zimmerman) prevailed; Division of the House: yeas 58, nays 32
- Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
- Authored by Representative Lucas
- First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
- Coauthored by Representatives Prescott, Bartels, Ireland