Idaho House Approves Bill to Impose Death Penalty for Heinous Child Sex Crimes
Screenshot: Rep. Bruce Skaug/KMVT11
The Idaho House of Representatives passed House Bill 515 on Tuesday, a measure that could see the death penalty extended to severe sex crimes against children under the age of 12.
The Idaho Capital Sun reports that this legislative action, championed by Republican legislators, targets particularly egregious offenses, potentially including cases involving repeat offenders.
The bill’s co-sponsor, Rep. Bruce Skaug (R-Nampa), emphasized the intent to address the darkest aspects of criminal behavior against children.
“There is a deep, dark, dark side in our culture. And it’s our job to protect the children. There are times when things are so wicked that retribution is appropriate,” Skaug said, underlining the necessity for such legal measures.
