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- H.R.9260
H.R.9260: Stop Online Suicide Assistance Forums Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 31, 2022
- Latest Major Action Oct. 31, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (4 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 31, 2022
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 31, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Oct. 31, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Lori Trahan (D-Mass.) |