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