USA - Idaho. House OKs HB 515 expanding death penalty to child rapists

February 13, 2024 - Idaho. House OKs HB 515 expanding death penalty to child rapists
Passed 57-11 mainly along party lines Tuesday, House Bill 515 amends the statute covering lewd conduct with child under age 12 with aggravating circumstances to carry a penalty of capital punishment.
The move positions the state to join Florida in adopting a controversial measure that conflicts directly with Supreme Court precedent saying such executions would violate the Eighth Amendment.
The bill’s sponsor is Rep. Bruce Skaug, a Republican. Legislation now goes to the Senate for consideration.

https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article285399932.html
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