Penal Code section 401

(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.

Source: Section 401, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=401.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2019; accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

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