ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida bill allowing the death penalty for people who commit sexual battery on children younger than 12 years old is headed to Gov. DeSantis.
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The state senate passed the measure earlier this week.
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U.S. and Florida Supreme Court rulings have determined it is unconstitutional to execute defendants in rape cases.
Supporters of the bill hope it prompts the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider the issue.
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