Bill Lee: “This measure is set to take effect July 1, 2027.”

I will seek an independent investigation and pause all executions for the rest of 2026.

I have ordered a pause on all executions for the remainder of the year.

The people of Tennessee have determined that the death penalty is the appropriate penalty for the most heinous crimes in the state.

It’s a tragedy, and it’s deeply disturbing that that has happened in this state. The people deserve better than that.