IC 35-42-1-2 — Causing suicide

Bills citing this section

• HB 12492026Signed into law

  Various criminal law matters.

• SB 802026Signed into law

  Code publication.

• SB 2512026Passed chamber

  OWI penalties.

• SB 2902026In committee

  Sex with a minor.

• SB 1302026In committee

  Firearm storage.

• HB 10212026In committee

  Firearm storage.

Section text

Sec. 2. A person who intentionally causes another human being, by force, duress, or deception, to commit suicide commits causing suicide, a Level 3 felony.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.2. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.26; P.L.158-2013, SEC.411.

Source: official publisher (2026 edition)

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