Bill > H1640

This bill aims to prevent suicide by criminalizing certain behaviors. It introduces a new section to Chapter 265 of the General Laws that punishes by up to 5 years in prison anyone who knows of another person's suicidal ideation and either intentionally coerces or encourages that person to commit or attempt suicide, or intentionally provides the means or participates in the act of the other person committing or attempting suicide. The bill defines key terms like "suicide," "suicide attempt," and "suicidal ideation," and specifies that the section does not apply to lawful medical treatment administered by a licensed physician.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1640