New York S00969 amends the penal law to allow charges of promoting a suicide or manslaughter if endangering a vulnerable elderly person, an.

New York S00969 amends the penal law by adding new provisions for promoting a suicide attempt and manslaughter in the second degree. A person may 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 an incompetent, a vulnerable elderly person, 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 S00969 amends the penal law to allow charges of promoting a suicide or manslaughter if endangering a vulnerable elderly person, an.

New York S00969 amends the penal law by adding new provisions for promoting a suicide attempt and manslaughter in the second degree. A person may 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 an incompetent, a vulnerable elderly person, 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.