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
• 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