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H.R. 853

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Suzanne Gonzales Suicide Prevention Act of 2009
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Committee
Latest Action · July 23, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Congress
111th (2009–2011)
Introduced
February 4, 2009
Cosponsors (8)
4D 4R
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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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