To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide procedures for the imposition of the death penalty, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to set forth procedures for the imposition of the death penalty. Requires a separate hearing after a defendant is convicted of an offense for which death is a possible penalty. Sets forth requirements for notice to the defendant, the identity of the judge and the composition of the jury, and the presentation of evidence. Prohibits a jury from recommending a death penalty unless it finds: (1) that at least one of a specified number of aggravating circumstances exists; and (2) that any such aggravating circumstance, together with all the evidence, outweighs any of a specified number of mitigating circumstances. Authorizes a judge to impose a death sentence upon a jury's recommendation, or in the absence of a jury, upon the judge's own determination according to specified criteria. Specifies circumstances in which a judge shall impose a penalty other than a death sentence. Provides for appeal and judicial review of a death sentence. Prohibits the execution of a death sentence on a pregnant woman.

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Timeline

1. 5 February 1991

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 5 February 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 February 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 16 April 1991

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · undated · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 5 February 1991

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Sponsors

• Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12] · R · Sponsor
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