Criminal Offenses - As introduced, adds the advisement or encouragement to commit suicide to the offense of assisted suicide under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 39.

Summary

The bill expands Tennessee’s assisted‑suicide law to include anyone who intentionally advises or encourages another person to kill themselves. It also makes assisted suicide a Class D felony, upgraded to Class C when the victim is a minor, and will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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