§ 11-60-1 — § 11-60-1. Legislative findings.

Rhode Island § 11-60-1

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 11: Criminal Offenses
• Ch. 11-60: Assisted Suicide

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§ 11-60-1. Legislative findings.

The General Assembly finds and declares that the welfare of the citizens of the state requires that vulnerable persons be protected from suicide and that the cost to the taxpayers of enforcing laws preventing assisted suicides will be reduced by promoting civil enforcement of such laws.

Legislative History

P.L. 1996, ch. 181, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 183, § 1.