Provides that a person may be charged with promoting a suicide attempt or voluntary manslaughter if such person is convicted of abusing certain persons and such conduct significantly contributed to the suicide or suicide attempt

This bill creates new criminal charges for individuals who abuse elderly people, persons with disabilities, or vulnerable individuals in a way that leads to the victim's suicide or suicide attempt. Under the proposed law, if such abuse significantly contributes to the death or attempt, the perpetrator could be charged with voluntary manslaughter or promoting a suicide attempt, depending on the specific circumstances. The legislation establishes that proving the defendant acted under sudden passion is the responsibility of the accused, not the prosecution. These offenses are classified as serious felonies, with voluntary manslaughter designated as a class B felony and promoting a suicide attempt as a class E felony.