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TX · HB688CMTE · 4 COSPONSORS
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
Also relevant to:Person with a disability
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
Source: OpenStates · fetched March 4, 2025
Person with a disability
Exempts individuals with intellectual disabilities from the death penalty for capital offenses.
Who This AffectsAI analysis
- Person with a disabilitydirectMajor impactHigh certainty
Exempts individuals with intellectual disabilities from the death penalty for capital offenses.
“applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.”· Title
What the Bill Does
- Prohibits the application of the death penalty to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- Clarifies the scope of capital offenses concerning intellectual disability.
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