This bill amends and reenacts several provisions related to the execution of death sentences in Louisiana, specifically R.S. 15:569 and R.S. 570, while also enacting new subsections. It establishes that executions may be carried out by one of three methods: intravenous injection, nitrogen hypoxia, or electrocution, at the discretion of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. The bill also introduces a requirement for the secretary to notify condemned individuals of their execution method within seven days of receiving the execution warrant. Additionally, it ensures that no licensed health care professional can be compelled to participate in any execution method.

The bill emphasizes the confidentiality of individuals and entities involved in the execution process, stating that their identities and related information shall remain confidential and not subject to public disclosure. It provides a civil cause of action for individuals whose identities are disclosed in violation of this confidentiality. Furthermore, the bill exempts certain entities from public records laws regarding the procurement of execution-related materials and ensures that counseling services are available for those involved in the execution process. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024, unless vetoed by the governor and subsequently approved by the legislature.

Statutes affected:
HB6 Original: 15:569(A), 15:570(A)(4), 44:1(B)(8)
HB6 Engrossed: 15:569(A), 15:570(A)(4), 44:1(B)(8)
HB6 Reengrossed: 15:569(A), 15:570(A)(4), 44:1(B)(8)
HB6 Re-Reengrossed: 15:569(A), 15:570(A)(4), 44:1(B)(8)
HB6 Enrolled: 15:569(A), 15:570(A)(4), 44:1(B)(8)
HB6 Act 5: 15:569(A), 15:570(A)(4), 44:1(B)(8)