{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "120.30", "citation": "Penal Law § 120.30", "heading": "Promoting a suicide attempt", "text": ["§ 120.30 Promoting a suicide attempt.", "A person is guilty of promoting a suicide attempt when he intentionally causes or aids another person to attempt suicide.", "Promoting a suicide attempt is a class E felony."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/120.30", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A person promotes a suicide attempt by **intentionally causing or helping another person attempt suicide**. ★ It is a **class E felony**.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/120.30", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}