House Sponsors: JOHNSON,TOM. Short description: CRIM CD-SUICIDE-CIVIL ACTION Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 relating to inducement to commit suicide. Permits a civil action to enjoin a health care professional or other person from aiding a suicide. Permits certain relatives and heirs of a person who committed suicide or attempted suicide to obtain compensatory or punitive damages from a health care professional or other person who assisted in the suicide or attempted suicide. Increases the penalty for inducement to commit suicide by providing the physical means or participating in the physical act by which another person attempts suicide from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class 4 felony. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status