Senator Stephens proposes the following amendment (SMIN-120.AA0026S):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, Section 24-3-580, by adding an appropriately-numbered subsection to read:

() The Department shall acquire and ensure the appropriate use of any such appliances, equipment, supplies, or materials as medically-trained personnel may recommend for the purpose of ensuring that the death sentence is carried out without exposing the person sentenced to death to a substantial risk of serious harm, pain, or suffering and in accordance with constitutional requirements.