HB1812In Committee

Amends TCA Title 39.

Tennessee HB1812 amends Title 39 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to include the advisement or encouragement to commit suicide as part of the offense of assisted suicide under specific circumstances. This bill affects individuals who may provide such advisement or encouragement, potentially subjecting them to legal penalties. Key provisions include the expansion of the definition of assisted suicide to encompass not only direct assistance but also verbal or written encouragement to commit suicide.

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Overview

Tennessee HB1812 amends Title 39 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to include the advisement or encouragement to commit suicide as part of the offense of assisted suicide under specific circumstances. This bill affects individuals who may provide such advisement or encouragement, potentially subjecting them to legal penalties. Key provisions include the expansion of the definition of assisted suicide to encompass not only direct assistance but also verbal or written encouragement to commit suicide.

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Sponsor

Russell, Lowell

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 21, 2026

Last Action

March 25, 2026

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

Subjects
Criminal Offenses

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