Arkansas moves closer to allowing nitrogen gas executions

Controversial Arkansas bill to implement nitrogen gas executions gains traction
A bill to authorize nitrogen gas as an execution method in Arkansas is picking up steam at the state capitol after the House passed it on a 67-23 vote on Tuesda
Louisiana and Arkansas look to nitrogen executions
Alabama in 2024 became the first state to carry out a nitrogen gas execution. Now, at least two states are looking to follow in its path.
Arkansas lawmakers consider allowing nitrogen gas executions
Arkansas lawmakers advanced legislation to authorize nitrogen gas as an execution method. Supporters say it will allow executions to resume in a state that hasn’t put anyone to death since it executed four inmates in 2017.
Louisiana execution recharges debate on death by nitrogen gas
A death row inmate slated to become the first person to be put to death by nitrogen gas in Louisiana is seeking to halt the execution, citing constitutional concerns over the controversial killing method.
Louisiana execution protocol unsealed: Here’s how the state plans to use nitrogen gas
Louisiana officials have unsealed a redacted version of the state’s execution protocol for nitrogen hypoxia, providing the first public look at how the state plans to carry out its first execution in nearly 15 years.
Arkansas moves closer to allowing nitrogen gas executions after House vote
Arkansas currently only allows executions by lethal injection. If this bill becomes law, the state would join a small group of others permitting nitrogen hypoxia.
Arkansas House approves bill to add nitrogen suffocation as execution method
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Louisiana death row inmate who is scheduled to die by nitrogen hypoxia challenges the method
A death row inmate in Louisiana who is scheduled to become the first person in the state to be executed using nitrogen gas ...