SPONSOR: Mackey
This bill specifies that, if evidence as a whole justifies a sentence of death, the judge in a jury waived trial or a jury must consider whether the person's continued life would constitute a threat to another or society. If the person's continued life would constitute a threat to another or society, the court may sentence the person to death. When determining whether a person is a threat to another or society, the judge or jury may consider any evidence, including evidence received during the first stage of trial.
This bill is the same as HB 1219 (2019).
Statutes affected: