Senate Sponsors: BERMAN. Short description: CRIM PRO-EXECUTE DEATH SENT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Deletes language exempting persons who carry out executions from provisions of the Act regarding disciplinary action. Amends the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 relating to death sentences and executions. Provides that death is pronounced by the local coroner and certified by a physician, instead of a physician pronouncing death. Provides that health care practitioners may not be required to participate in an execution. Eliminates the requirement that the identity of executioners and others remain confidential. Eliminates the requirement that assistance in executing a death sentence not be construed to constitute the practice of medicine. Provides that only a pharmaceutical supplier, rather than a pharmacist or supplier, is authorized to dispense drugs without a prescription in order to execute a death sentence. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status