New York A00280 amends the penal law to allow charges of promoting a suicide attempt or manslaughter if someone endangers a vulnerable elderly.

New York A00280 amends the penal law to redefine promoting a suicide attempt and manslaughter in the second degree. A person can be charged with promoting a suicide attempt if they intentionally cause or aid another person to attempt suicide or if they endanger the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person, an incompetent, or a physically disabled person, and their conduct significantly contributes to the victim's suicide attempt. Promoting a suicide attempt is classified as a class E felony.

New York A00280 amends the penal law to allow charges of promoting a suicide attempt or manslaughter if someone endangers a vulnerable elderly.

New York A00280 amends the penal law to redefine promoting a suicide attempt and manslaughter in the second degree. A person can be charged with promoting a suicide attempt if they intentionally cause or aid another person to attempt suicide or if they endanger the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person, an incompetent, or a physically disabled person, and their conduct significantly contributes to the victim's suicide attempt. Promoting a suicide attempt is classified as a class E felony.