Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 11: Firing squad.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 11 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on December 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Firing squad. Primary sponsor: Mike Young (Republican), Chris Garten (Republican), Jim Tomes (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Senator Byrne 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.
Authorizes the death penalty to be carried out by firing squad: (1) if execution by lethal injection cannot be carried out due to the unavailability of a required drug; or (2) upon request by the condemned person. Establishes a procedure for execution by firing squad. Makes conforming amendments and technical corrections.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Young | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Chris Garten | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Jim Tomes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Gary Byrne | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senator Byrne added as coauthor
- Senator Tomes added as third author
- Senator Garten added as second author
- First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
- Authored by Senator Young M