SB791 - Provides that knowingly inciting another to commit suicide is involuntary manslaughter in the second degree

SB 791

Provides that knowingly inciting another to commit suicide is involuntary manslaughter in the second degree

Sponsor:

Nasheed

LR Number:

5435S.01I

Committee:

Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

Last Action:

4/25/2018 - Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

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Effective Date:

August 28, 2018

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

Amendments

No Amendments Found.