Section 401 - Aiding suicide(a) Any person who deliberately aids, advises, or encourages another to commit suicide is guilty of a felony.(b) A person whose actions are compliant with the provisions of the End of Life Option Act (Part 1.85 (commencing with Section 443) of Division 1 of the Health and Safety Code) shall not be prosecuted under this section.Amended by Stats 2018 ch 245 (AB 282),s 1, eff. 1/1/2019.