Online Suicide Assistance Ban: New Penalties for Aiding Death
This act prohibits using mail or interstate communications to intentionally assist individuals in taking their own lives. Those who knowingly provide substantial material or communication support leading to death may face fines or imprisonment. Importantly, the act does not criminalize the act of suicide itself or affect existing state laws regarding physician-assisted end-of-life care.
Key points
New penalties for intentionally assisting suicide via online or mail communication if death results.
Defines "assist" as purposefully facilitating suicide through material or communication support during an attempt.
Does not affect state laws on physician-assisted end-of-life care or criminalize the act of suicide itself.
Status:
Expired
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