To prohibit the use of mail or interstate communications to assist suicide, and for other purposes.
Stop Online Suicide Assistance Forums Act
This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for using the mail or interstate communication to intentionally assist another individual in taking that individual's own life. The bill imposes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both—for an offense results in death.
The bill provides that any action taken in accordance with state laws governing physician-assisted end of life shall not constitute an offense.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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