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 stipulates 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 includes provisions that ensure the confidentiality of the execution team members, protects them from disciplinary actions related to their participation in executions, and clarifies that the execution will take place under the supervision of the Director at a designated facility. It also states that a death sentence will not be voided or reduced if a method of execution is deemed unconstitutional, and it allows for the presence of specific individuals during the execution process. The original sections of the law being amended are repealed to accommodate these changes.

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