Most states have laws against aiding a suicide or assisted suicide. These laws are usually found in the state’s statutes, and sometimes in the state’s court opinions or case law (common law). The severity level of these crimes range from misdemeanors to felonies.
In New Hampshire, aiding in a suicide is considered a felony under state law. Specifically, under RSA 630:4, any person who purposely aids or solicits another to commit suicide is guilty of a class B felony. This law reflects the state's position that assisting in the act of suicide is a serious crime, and those found guilty can face significant legal consequences. There is no provision in New Hampshire law that allows for physician-assisted suicide, which distinguishes it from some other states that have enacted laws permitting this practice under specific circumstances. As such, any form of assistance in the act of suicide remains illegal in New Hampshire, and those involved in such acts can be prosecuted under the state's criminal statutes.