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H. R. 1556 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to require the impaneling of a new jury if a jury fails to recommend by unanimous vote a sentence for conviction of a crime punishable by death.
February 25, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:456
H. R. 1556, also known as "Eric’s Law," proposes an amendment to title 18 of the United States Code to address cases where a jury cannot unanimously decide on a sentence for crimes punishable by death. If a jury fails to reach a unanimous decision on whether a defendant...
Simple Explanation
In H. R. 1556, if a group of people (a jury) can't all agree on whether someone should get a death sentence for a serious crime, they can try again with a new group. If the second group also can't agree, the person will not get the death penalty.
S. 718 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to require the impaneling of a new jury if a jury fails to recommend by unanimous vote a sentence for conviction of a crime punishable by death.
February 25, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:453
S. 718, known as "Eric’s Law," proposes changes to title 18 of the United States Code. If a jury fails to unanimously decide on a sentence in a death penalty case, the bill requires a new jury to be formed for a special hearing. If the second jury also cannot agree...
Simple Explanation
Eric's Law wants to make sure that when people might face the death penalty, all the jurors agree on their sentence. If they don't, a new group of jurors will decide, and if they can't agree either, the person won't get the death penalty.

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