SB 791 - Nasheed, Jamilah
Provides that knowingly inciting another to commit suicide is involuntary manslaughter in the second degree
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
5435S.01I
Title
SB 791
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2018
Current Status
Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 791 - Under current law, the offense of involuntary manslaughter in the second degree occurs when a person acts with criminal negligence to cause the death of any person.
Under this act, involuntary manslaughter in the second degree also occurs when a person knowingly incites any person to commit suicide, including through the use of telephone or electronic communications, and such incitement results in the death of such person.
MIKE WEAVER