Arkansas § 5-10-106 - Physician-assisted suicide.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-10-106 — Physician-assisted suicide., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-10-106. Physician-assisted suicide.
As used in this section, “physician-assisted suicide” means a physician or healthcare provider participating in a medical procedure or knowingly prescribing any drug, compound, or substance for the express purpose of assisting a patient to intentionally end the patient's life. However, “physician-assisted suicide” does not apply to a person participating in the execution of a person sentenced by a court to death by lethal injection. It is unlawful for a physician or healthcare provider to commit the offense of physician-assisted suicide by: Prescribing any drug, compound, or substance to a patient with the express purpose of assisting the patient to intentionally end the patient's life; or Assisting in any medical procedure for the express purpose of assisting a patient to intentionally end the patient's life. Physician-assisted suicide is a Class B felony. This section does not prohibit a: Physician or healthcare provider from carrying out an advanced directive or living will; or Physician from prescribing any drug, compound, or substance for the specific purpose of pain relief.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-10-106
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-10-106 cover?
Section 5-10-106 ("Physician-assisted suicide.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 5-10-106?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 5-10-106 apply to my situation?
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