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This bill amends Chapter 265 of the General Laws to create a new section (Section 16A) related to preventing suicide. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It defines important terms related to suicide, including "suicide," "suicide attempt," and "suicidal ideation." 2. It imposes a prison sentence of up to 5 years for a person who knows of another person's suicidal ideation and either: (a) intentionally coerces or encourages that person to commit or attempt suicide, resulting in the person committing or attempting suicide; or (b) intentionally provides the means or knowledge for the person to commit or attempt suicide, resulting in the person committing or attempting suicide. 3. The bill explicitly states that it does not apply to medical treatment lawfully administered by a licensed physician.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1548