S. 718: Eric’s Law
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-25 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-01-10 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-25):
Eric's Law
This bill modifies procedures with respect to capital sentencing hearings.
If a jury at a capital sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence and there is a motion by the attorney for the government, the court must order a new special sentencing hearing and impanel a new jury. If the new jury at the special sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence, then the court is prohibited from imposing a death sentence.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Pete Ricketts | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 718 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 718?
S. 718 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Eric’s Law.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 718 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).