USA - Utah. Bill to rintroduce firing squad passed commission

Death by firing squad could return to Utah. A bill that would make it happen passed 9-2 the law enforcement and criminal justice committee, an interim panel of Utah lawmakers, today. The firing squad would be a secondary option when lethal injection drugs are not available. Sponsor, Representative Paul Ray admits it very well could become a primary option given the recent problems with the drug cocktail and its lack availability. He argues it's a more humane option anyway. "Quite honestly they are dead before they hear the sound of the bullet. It's quick, it's efficient, it's a lot less painful than even lethal injection." When the session begins in January, the bill will likely go back to committee before it hits the floor. But with Wednesday's vote, it will be an expedited path.