Stop Online Suicide Assistance Forums Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 31, 2022)
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.
What just happenedOct 31, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 31, 2022
- Oct 31, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 31, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 31, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House