USA - Idaho. House OKs HB 515 expanding death penalty to child rapists
February 13, 2024: February 13, 2024 - Idaho. House OKs HB 515 expanding death penalty to child rapists Passed 57-11 mainly along party lines Tuesday, House Bill 515 amends the statute covering lewd conduct with child under age 12 with aggravating circumstances to carry a penalty of capital punishment. The move positions the state to join Florida in adopting a controversial measure that conflicts directly with Supreme Court precedent saying such executions would violate the Eighth Amendment. The bill’s sponsor is Rep. Bruce Skaug, a Republican. Legislation now goes to the Senate for consideration.
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article285399932.html https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/complete-waste-of-taxpayer-dollars-idaho-legislators-advance-bill-to-execute-child-rapists-in-gamble-that-supreme-court-will-uphold-similar-florida-law/ (Source: idahostatesman.com, 13/02/2024)
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