Repeal of the Death Penalty (HB 1030)

This bill would replace death sentences for individuals with life in prison without parole. We support legislation to repeal the state’s death penalty as a step toward a more just and equitable criminal legal system. The ACLU of Indiana has long asserted that the death penalty is a costly misuse of taxpayer dollars, prone to errors, and applied unfairly and inconsistently.

The bill also provides a pathway for those charged with murder to petition the court if they have an intellectual disability. If their disability is confirmed, the courts must give these individuals a fixed prison term rather than life without parole. These reforms demonstrate a commitment to fairness, accuracy, and justice in Indiana's legal system.