Georgia House Bill on Death Penalty and Intellectual Disability
The Georgia House passed a bill to make it easier for intellectually disabled individuals to avoid the death penalty. This bill received more support after a previous execution raised concerns. It aims to lower the burden of proof for proving intellectual disability.
Key Points
- Georgia House passed a bill to lower the threshold for proving intellectual disability in death penalty cases
- Bill aims to protect those who may be intellectually disabled from facing the death penalty
- Previous execution of an intellectually disabled individual sparked legislative action
Pros
- Eases the burden of proof for proving intellectual disability
- Protects intellectually disabled individuals from the death penalty
Cons
- Opposition from some prosecutors and concerns about complicating the process