House Bill 9260
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Stop Online Suicide Assistance Forums Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 31, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
9260
Congress
117
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
October 31, 2022
10/31/2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
10/31/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 29, 2022 1:34:05 PM