Indiana would use firing squads for some executions after preparations

Indiana would carry out a death sentence by firing squad when either trigger applies. This applies to people sentenced to death in Indiana. The prison must first set up a room and a plan for firing squad executions. Officials must find a required injection drug unavailable, or the prisoner must request a firing squad. The finding or request must occur at least 30 days before the scheduled execution. The section would take effect July 1, 2026.

The warden would choose five prison officers for the firing squad. This applies when the prison carries out a death sentence by firing squad. Four officers would fire live rounds and one would fire a blank. The guns would be loaded so each officer would not know which type of round they have. The section would take effect July 1, 2026.

The identities of people serving on, or eligible for, a firing squad would be confidential. The rule covers squad members and people designated as eligible to serve. Information that could reveal their identities could not be obtained through court evidence requests or used as evidence in civil or criminal cases. The section would take effect July 1, 2026.