Indiana lawmakers remove nitrogen hypoxia from execution bill

By: Casey Smith

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: January 28, 2026

Words: 517

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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A bill expanding Indiana’s execution methods was 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.

Among the adopted amendments were two from Rep. Alex Zimmerman, …

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