Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1287: Execution of death sentence.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1287 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Execution of death sentence. Primary sponsor: Bob Morris (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): Representative Genda added as coauthor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Morris | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Mark Genda | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Chris Judy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Representative Genda added as coauthor
- First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
- Coauthored by Representative Judy
- Authored by Representative Morris