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

California Statutes

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

California § 401.

Code PENPenal Code - PEN

Title10.

Part 1.TITLE 10. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

This text of California § 401. (401. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 245, Sec. 1.)) is published on Counsel Stack Legal Research, covering California primary law. Counsel Stack provides free access to over 12 million legal documents including statutes, case law, regulations, and constitutions.

Bluebook

Cal. Penal Code - PEN Code § 401. (2026).

Text

(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.

Free access — add to your briefcase to read the full text and ask questions with AI