US HB1183 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 17 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-06-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Suzanne Gonzales Suicide Prevention Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the use of any facility of interstate or foreign commerce to teach a person how to commit suicide, or to provide such person with material support or resources in committing suicide, knowing such person is likely to use such assistance to commit suicide. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of not more than five years for violations. Increases the prison term to any number of years or life if a violation results in a death.

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Title

Suzanne Gonzales Suicide Prevention Act of 2011

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History

DateChamberAction
2011-06-01HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
2011-03-17HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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