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Florida Senate Passes Bill to Repeal Unanimous Jury Recommendation for Death Penalty in Response to Parkland Shooting

The Florida Senate has passed a bill that would repeal a law requiring a unanimous jury recommendation for the death penalty in response to the life sentence handed to the Parkland shooter. The bill would allow the death penalty with a jury recommendation of at least 8-4 in favor of execution and also includes a measure to scrap existing requirements for concealed weapons permits. The bill has been met with mixed reactions from the public and will now move to the House for further consideration.