S.B. No. 2741 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure regarding the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants or juveniles in capital felony cases. The bill introduces a new provision that allows for the appointment of counsel based on guidelines established for indigent defendants in cases where the death penalty cannot be sought due to a ruling by higher courts. Additionally, it modifies the requirements for local selection committees that appoint counsel, increasing the minimum number of members from four to five and specifying that at least two must be district judges.

The bill also updates the standards for attorneys appointed as lead counsel in capital felony cases, emphasizing the need for proficiency in representing defendants in such cases, and requiring attorneys to have significant experience in criminal law and trial work. The terminology is updated throughout the bill, replacing references to "death penalty" cases with "capital felony" cases. The changes will apply only to capital felony cases filed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.