House Sponsors: JOHNSON,TOM. Short description: WRONGFUL DEATH-ASSIST SUICIDE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Wrongful Death Act. Permits a civil action to enjoin a health care professional or other person from aiding a suicide. Permits certain relatives and heirs of a person who committed suicide or attempted suicide to obtain compensatory or punitive damages from a health care professional or other person who assisted in the suicide or attempted suicide. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that a licensed health care professional may only commit inducement to commit suicide by intentionally and knowingly administering, prescribing, or dispensing medication or procedures with the sole intent to directly cause the death of the person. Provides that a person who is entitled to bring a civil action for inducement to commit suicide against a licensed health care professional may seek compensatory damages. Provides that no injunctive relief is available against a licensed health care professional for inducement to commit suicide. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status