This story was updated on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 6:55 p.m.
Georgia makes it harder than any other state for an individual to prove they are legally exempt from the death penalty because of an intellectual disability. A bill that would change that is on track to become law after a yearslong push.
The Senate approved the measure 53-1 Monday, after receiving overwhelming support from both parties in the House earlier this month. It is set to go to Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk.
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