HR 9260 · 117th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Stop Online Suicide Assistance Forums Act

Introduced 2022-10-31· Sponsored by Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.(2022-10-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (8)

4 Democrats4 Republicans