{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"4656","citation":"Prob. Code, § 4656","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4.7. HEALTH CARE DECISIONS [4600. - 4806.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.7"},{"name":"PART 1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL [4600. - 4665.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.7/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [4650. - 4660.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.7/part-1/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 658, Sec. 39.   Effective January 1, 2000.   Operative July 1, 2000, by Sec. 43 of Ch. 658.","effective":"2000-01-01","html":"<p>Death resulting from withholding or withdrawing health care in accordance with this division does not for any purpose constitute a suicide or homicide or legally impair or invalidate a policy of insurance or an annuity providing a death benefit, notwithstanding any term of the policy or annuity to the contrary.</p>","text":"Death resulting from withholding or withdrawing health care in accordance with this division does not for any purpose constitute a suicide or homicide or legally impair or invalidate a policy of insurance or an annuity providing a death benefit, notwithstanding any term of the policy or annuity to the contrary.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/general-provisions-4656","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}