Following is a Section in an unofficial format derived from the final form of Senate Bill 628 of 2005, which was enacted by the Legislature and signed by the Governor into law on November 29, 2006 as Act 169 of 2006. This Section is provided for informational purposes only. You should check the official statutory form, and not rely solely on this counterpart. (See: Notice on Home page.)
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§ 5426. Death not suicide or homicide.

The withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment from a principal or patient resulting in death, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, shall not, for any purpose, constitute suicide or homicide.