State Rep. Matt Simpson and State Sen. April Weaver have officially pre-filed the ‘Child Predator Death Penalty Act’ for the 2026 legislative session, and they expect a speedy passage.

HB41 was introduced by Simpson (R-Daphne), and SB17 was simultaneously introduced by Weaver (R-Brierfield) to keep it high on the agenda when both chambers convene in January.

“Speaker Ledbetter and Pro Tem Gudger have assured us that quick passage of this legislation will be a top priority during the 2026 regular session,” Simpson and Weaver said in a joint statement.

“Once this bill is enacted and passes court muster, predators who abuse the most innocent among us will be eligible to receive the punishment they deserve – execution in Holman prison.”

In a Thursday media release, the lawmakers acknowledg

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