The bill enjoys majority support in each chamber of the state legislature . Gov . Rick Snyder (R) signed it into law on March 23, and Gov. Mary Fallin (D) has said she will sign it. Dr. William Petit , the sole survivor in that attack , has remained a staunch critic of repeal efforts . If passed , Connecticut would be 5th state in 5 years to abolish capital punishment .
The bill enjoys majority support in each chamber of the state legislature . Gov . Rick Snyder (R) signed it into law on March 23, and Gov. Mary Fallin (D) has said she will sign it. If passed , Connecticut would be 5th state in 5 years to abolish capital punishment .