Indiana lawmakers remove nitrogen hypoxia from execution bill

Indiana lawmakers approved several changes Tuesday to a bill expanding execution methods, which is now pending a full House vote. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool)

A bill expanding Indiana’s execution methodswas significantly amended Tuesday after lawmakers voted to remove nitrogen hypoxia as an option and added provisions on media access and mental health support.

House Bill 1119, authored by Rep. Jim Lucas, R-Seymour, is still pending a final full chamber vote which must take place by Monday for the bill to continue moving through the legislative process…

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