The bill revises the laws related to the death penalty in Montana, specifically amending Section 46-19-103 of the Montana Code Annotated. It stipulates that the punishment of death must be carried out through the administration of an intravenous injection of a substance or substances in a lethal quantity sufficient to cause death, replacing the previous requirement for a continuous injection of an ultra-fast-acting barbiturate in combination with a chemical paralytic agent. This change aims to clarify the method of execution and ensure that it is effective in causing death.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures surrounding the execution process, including the setting of execution dates, the preparation of death warrants, and the selection of witnesses. It allows for a maximum of 12 witnesses to observe the execution, with specific representation from the media, the victim's family, the condemned individual, and the Department of Corrections. The bill also includes provisions for the rejection of witnesses if they pose a risk to safety or are likely to disrupt the proceedings, emphasizing the importance of maintaining order during the execution process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 46-19-103