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FL H1529

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Erika Booth

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida Statute 782.08 to create a tiered penalty structure for assisting self-murder (suicide)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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