{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"401","citation":"Pen. Code, § 401","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 1. OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS [25. - 680.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 10. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY [369a. - 402c.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-10"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 245, Sec. 1.   (AB 282)   Effective January 1, 2019.","effective":"2019-01-01","html":"<p>(a) Any person who deliberately aids, advises, or encourages another to commit suicide is guilty of a felony.</p><p>(b) A person whose actions are compliant with the provisions of the End of Life Option Act (Part 1.85 (commencing with Section 443) of Division 1 of the Health and Safety Code) shall not be prosecuted under this section.</p>","text":"(a) Any person who deliberately aids, advises, or encourages another to commit suicide is guilty of a felony. (b) A person whose actions are compliant with the provisions of the End of Life Option Act (Part 1.85 (commencing with Section 443) of Division 1 of the Health and Safety Code) shall not be prosecuted under this section.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/of-crimes-against-the-public-health-and-safety-401","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}