Suicide; abolishes common-law crime. (HB79)

Introduced By

Del. Rob Krupicka (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patron Del. Marcus Simon (D-Falls Church)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Common-law crime of suicide.Abolishes the common-law crime of suicide. Suicide is currently a common-law crime in Virginia, although there is no statutorily prescribed punishment. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
12/09/2013Committee
12/09/2013Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14101051D
12/09/2013Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/10/2014Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
01/29/2014Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
02/12/2014Left in Courts of Justice