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HB 269 - Prohibits Execution of Persons with Serious Mental Illness - Kentucky Key Vote

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Title: Prohibits Execution of Persons with Serious Mental Illness

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear


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Title: Prohibits Execution of Persons with Serious Mental Illness

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the execution of persons with serious mental illness.

Highlights:

  • Defines schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and delusional disorder as serious mental illnesses (Sec. 1).

  • Requires that criminal defendants’ documented history and diagnosis shall be from mental health professional (Sec. 1).

  • Requires such defendants to file motion alleging such illness at least 120 days (increased from 30 days) before trial (Sec. 2).

  • Requires determination from court at least 90 days (increased from 10 days) before trial (Sec. 2).

  • Prohibits execution of defendants with serious mental illness (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Prohibits Execution of Persons with Serious Mental Illness

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the execution of persons with serious mental illness.

Highlights:

  • Defines schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and delusional disorder as serious mental illnesses (Sec. 1).

  • Requires that criminal defendants’ documented history and diagnosis shall be from mental health professional (Sec. 1).

  • Requires such defendants to file motion alleging such illness at least 120 days (increased from 30 days) before trial (Sec. 2).

  • Requires determination from court at least 90 days (increased from 10 days) before trial (Sec. 2).

  • Prohibits execution of defendants with serious mental illness (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text

Title: Prohibits Execution of Persons with Serious Mental Illness

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