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MA H1748
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Natalie Higgins
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AI Summary
- Creates a new criminal offense under Chapter 265, Section 16A for individuals who have knowledge of another person's suicidal ideation and intentionally coerce, encourage, or provide means for that person to attempt or die by suicide
- Establishes a maximum penalty of 5 years imprisonment in state prison for violations
- Defines "knowledge of suicidal ideation" as actual knowledge of prior suicide attempts, planned methods, intent to die by suicide, or prior expressions of suicidal inclinations
- Requires proof that the defendant exercised substantial control over the victim through physical control, deceptive manipulation, or undue influence, OR intentionally provided physical means or participated in acts enabling the suicide
- Exempts lawful medical treatment administered by licensed physicians and prohibits dual prosecution for both this offense and manslaughter under Section 13
Legislative Description
Relative to preventing suicide
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
10/14/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2025
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