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FL H1529
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Erika Booth
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AI Summary
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Amends Florida Statute 782.08 to create a tiered penalty structure for assisting self-murder (suicide)
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Elevates to a first-degree felony (from second-degree) cases where a person knowingly uses force or duress to cause another to commit or attempt suicide
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Establishes second-degree felony penalties for intentionally aiding, abetting, providing physical means, participating in the physical act, or advising/encouraging another person to commit or attempt suicide
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Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Assisting Self-murder
Last Action
Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
1/15/2026
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee1/15/2026
Full Bill Text
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