Rep. Matt Simpson hopes death penalty bill shifts legal precedent

Rep. Matt Simpson hopes death penalty bill shifts legal precedent

State Representative Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, discussed working to shift legal precedent regulating the use of the death penalty during a Monday media appearance. Simpson has proposed legislation for the 2026 Legislative Session, in partnership with state Senator April Weaver, R-Brierfield, which would allow the death penalty for cases involving the sexual abuse of children under 12 years old. During a Monday appearance on FM Talk 1065’s “The Jef…