A bill authorizing the use of the death penalty for convicted child rapists has been signed by Gov. Bill Lee.
It will go into effect on July 1 after Lee signed it into law on May 9.
Bill that authorizes use of death penalty for child rapists moves to committeeSB1834/HB1663 was introduced by Sen. Jack Johnson, R-Franklin, and Rep. William Lamberth, R-Portland.
“As introduced, authorizes the death penalty as a punishment for rape of a child, aggravated rape of a child, or especially aggravated rape of a child,” the bill reads.
