California Statutes

§ 401. — 401. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 245, Sec. 1.)

California·Code PEN Penal Code - PEN·Title 10.·Part 1. TITLE 10. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
(a)Any person who deliberately aids, advises, or encourages another to commit suicide is guilty of a felony.
(b)A person whose actions are compliant with the provisions of the End of Life Option Act (Part 1.85 (commencing with Section 443) of Division 1 of the Health and Safety Code) shall not be prosecuted under this section.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 245, Sec. 1. (AB 282) Effective January 1, 2019.

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