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Introduced
08/05/2019
08/05/2019
In Committee
10/28/2019
10/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to preventing suicide. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prevent suicide by creating a new criminal offense. It defines key terms related to suicide, including "suicide," "suicide attempt," and "suicidal ideation." The bill establishes that a person can be punished with up to 5 years in prison if they know of another person's suicidal tendencies and either coerce or encourage that person to commit or attempt suicide, or provide the means or knowledge to enable the person to do so, and the person subsequently commits or attempts suicide as a result. The bill does not apply to lawful medical treatment administered by a licensed physician.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Jim Arciero (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Pat Haddad (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4186 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4186.pdf |
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