Idaho OKs veto-proof bill to allow execution by firing squad

*** new bill in the state of Idaho wants to bring back death by firing squad as *** legal form of execution. State Representative Bruce Sgg put forward the measure. He argues it's *** more humane form of execution, pointing to instances of lethal injections failing to swiftly execute someone on death row. The bill does not define how many or what type of firearms shall be used and gives authority to the State's Department of Correction to use the option if lethal injections are not available, it faces opposition from democratic lawmakers in the state who call it an extremely violent and painful method of execution. If passed outlets report it could impact accused murder suspect Brian Koger. In *** hypothetical scenario, he faces four counts of first degree murder. Though as of this report, prosecutors haven't confirmed they're seeking the death penalty for him right now. Lethal injection is the only legal form of execution in Idaho and is the preferred Of capital punishment in the 27 states that have the death penalty. Though *** long history of complications like difficulty finding usable veins, pricing and severe problems procuring the actual chemicals for the injection have had some states giving *** green light to controversial backup methods. Thanks for watching this quick breakdown. If you want more national stories like this, follow us or head over to news.com where it's unbiased, straight facts.

A bill that would allow Idaho to execute condemned inmates by firing squad is headed to the governor's desk after passing the Legislature on Monday with a veto-proof majority.Firing squads will be used only if the state cannot obtain the drugs needed for lethal injections — but one death row inmate has already had his scheduled execution postponed multiple times because of drug scarcity.Idaho previously had a firing squad option on the books but has never used it. The option was removed from state law in 2009 after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a method of lethal injection that was commonly used at the time.Only Mississippi, Utah, Oklahoma and South Carolina currently have laws allowing firing squads if other execution methods are unavailable, according to the Death Penalty Information Center. A judge has put South Carolina's law on hold until a lawsuit challenging the method is resolved.

BOISE, Idaho —

A bill that would allow Idaho to execute condemned inmates by firing squad is headed to the governor's desk after passing the Legislature on Monday with a veto-proof majority.

Firing squads will be used only if the state cannot obtain the drugs needed for lethal injections — but one death row inmate has already had his scheduled execution postponed multiple times because of drug scarcity.

Idaho previously had a firing squad option on the books but has never used it. The option was removed from state law in 2009 after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a method of lethal injection that was commonly used at the time.

Only Mississippi, Utah, Oklahoma and South Carolina currently have laws allowing firing squads if other execution methods are unavailable, according to the Death Penalty Information Center. A judge has put South Carolina's law on hold until a lawsuit challenging the method is resolved.

Idaho OKs veto-proof bill to allow execution by firing squad

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