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Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act of 2023

This bill aims to completely abolish the death penalty at the federal level in the United States. It means that no person convicted of a federal crime can be sentenced to death or executed. Individuals already on death row will be resentenced, changing their future and impacting the justice system.
Key points
End of Death Penalty: The act removes the possibility of imposing the death penalty for all federal crimes, including murder, terrorism, espionage, and treason.
Resentencing: Individuals already sentenced to death under federal law will receive new sentences, meaning their punishment will be changed to another, such as life imprisonment.
Military Law Changes: The death penalty will also be abolished in cases tried by military courts, affecting soldiers and military personnel.
No Statute of Limitations: Many serious crimes that previously carried the death penalty will still have no statute of limitations, meaning perpetrators can be prosecuted at any time.
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Print number: 118_HR_1124
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Process start date: 2023-02-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1124.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • End of Death Penalty: The act removes the possibility of imposing the death penalty for all federal crimes, including murder, terrorism, espionage, and treason.
  • Resentencing: Individuals already sentenced to death under federal law will receive new sentences, meaning their punishment will be changed to another, such as life imprisonment.
  • Military Law Changes: The death penalty will also be abolished in cases tried by military courts, affecting soldiers and military personnel.
  • No Statute of Limitations: Many serious crimes that previously carried the death penalty will still have no statute of limitations, meaning perpetrators can be prosecuted at any time.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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