Florida moving away from jury unanimity in capital cases
Florida would be one of the few states to permit a non-unanimous jury recommendation for a death sentence under a bill the House has sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
DeSantis has called for death penalty reforms in public appearances.
The House voted 80-30 on April 13 to approve SB 450 by Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, R-Spring Hill — after substituting it for the House companion, HB 555. The Senate voted 29-10 to approve SB 450 in March.