Bill to speed post‑conviction review for capital cases draws emotional testimony and procedural questions House Bill 2,254 would require earlier appointment of post‑conviction counsel and raise certain procedural standards to shorten the death‑penalty litigation timeline; supporters said it could cut several years from current delays, while opponents warned of conflicts, cost and risks to wrongfully convicted defendants.

A new bill in Missouri could revolutionize the death penalty process by cutting years off the wait for families seeking closure, but it raises critical concerns about justice and potential conflicts.

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