United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 853 (111th)
Suzanne Gonzales Suicide Prevention Act of 2009
Introduced
4 February 2009
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Summary
Suzanne Gonzales Suicide Prevention Act of 2009 - 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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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 4 February 2009
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Introduced in House · EN · 4 February 2009
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 4 February 2009
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/853
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/hr/853