HR 7532
Effective Death Penalty Appeals Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Effective Death Penalty Appeals Act, aims to expand access to federal habeas corpus relief for individuals sentenced to death who may be innocent. It allows a federal court to consider a petition challenging a death sentence if newly discovered evidence suggests the person is likely innocent. The legislation also permits a second habeas corpus petition if the claim is based on newly discovered evidence indicating probable innocence, addressing a previous restriction on subsequent appeals in these cases.
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Primary sponsor
Henry C. "Hank," Jr. Johnson
Cosponsors
Alcee L. Hastings
Barbara Lee
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