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A bill 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.

USA115th CongressS-2389| Senate 
| Updated: 2/7/2018
Patrick Toomey

Patrick Toomey

Republican Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Tom Cotton (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Eric's Law This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify procedures with respect to capital sentencing hearings. If a jury at a capital sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence, then the court must order a new special sentencing hearing and impanel a new jury. If the new jury at the special sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence, then the court is prohibited from imposing a death sentence.
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Jan 9, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4493
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Feb 7, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Feb 7, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 9, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4493
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • February 7, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 7, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4493: 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.
Criminal procedure and sentencingJudicial procedure and administration

A bill 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.

USA115th CongressS-2389| Senate 
| Updated: 2/7/2018
Eric's Law This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify procedures with respect to capital sentencing hearings. If a jury at a capital sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence, then the court must order a new special sentencing hearing and impanel a new jury. If the new jury at the special sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence, then the court is prohibited from imposing a death sentence.
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Timeline
Jan 9, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4493
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Feb 7, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Feb 7, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 9, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4493
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • February 7, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 7, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Patrick Toomey

Patrick Toomey

Republican Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Tom Cotton (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4493: 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal procedure and sentencingJudicial procedure and administration