Florida H1529 amends state law to criminalize assisting in self-murder with felony penalties.

Florida H1529 amends Section 782.08 of the Florida Statutes to revise and provide criminal penalties for specified acts involving self-murder. It classifies assisting in self-murder as a felony of the second degree, punishable by the penalties outlined in sections 775.082, 775.083, or 775.084. The bill also includes penalties for intentionally advising or encouraging another person to commit or attempt self-murder. The act was set to take effect on July 1, 2026, but failed as of March 13, 2026.

Florida H1529 amends state law to criminalize assisting in self-murder with felony penalties.

Florida H1529 amends Section 782.08 of the Florida Statutes to revise and provide criminal penalties for specified acts involving self-murder. It classifies assisting in self-murder as a felony of the second degree, punishable by the penalties outlined in sections 775.082, 775.083, or 775.084. The bill also includes penalties for intentionally advising or encouraging another person to commit or attempt self-murder. The act was set to take effect on July 1, 2026, but failed as of March 13, 2026.