Bill Summaries: S646 (2015-2016 Session)

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  • Bill S 646 (2015-2016)
    Summary date: Mar 31 2015 - View summary

    Enacts GS 14-17.2 in GS Chapter 14 making it a Class D felony for any person intentionally and for payment assist another person to commit suicide. Defines suicideto mean the intentional and willful termination of one's own life. States that this section does not apply to withholding or withdrawing medical treatment.

    Enacts GS 14-17.3 in GS Chapter 14 making it unlawful to manufacture, sell, distribute, or possess within this state any euthanasia device designed to assist a person to commit suicide. Offers the following products as examples of prohibited euthanasia devices under this section: (1) thanatron, (2) mercitron, (3) deliverance machine, and (4) exit's euthanasia device. Makes a violation of this section a Class 1 misdemeanor.

    This act becomes effective December 1, 2015, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.
    Courts/Judiciary, Criminal Justice
    GS 14

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