This bill amends several sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to introduce execution by nitrogen hypoxia as an alternative method to lethal injection for carrying out death sentences. It defines key terms related to the execution process, including "Department," "Director," "lethal injection," and "nitrogen hypoxia." The bill specifies that the Department of Correctional Services will determine the method of execution, which can be either lethal injection or nitrogen hypoxia, and outlines the responsibilities of the Director in creating and maintaining execution protocols.

Additionally, the bill ensures that the execution process remains confidential and protects the identities of execution team members from disclosure. It clarifies that the execution will take place under the supervision of the Director at a designated facility, with specific individuals permitted to be present during the execution. The bill also states that a death sentence will not be voided or reduced if a method of execution is deemed unconstitutional, and it allows the Director to request military assistance if necessary for carrying out the execution. The original sections of the law being amended are repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 83-964, 83-965, 83-966, 83-967, 83-968, 83-969, 83-970, 83-971, 83-972