Suicide; abolishes common-law crime. (SB22)

Introduced By

Sen. Adam Ebbin (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 »

Status

02/03/2014: Failed to Pass in Committee

History

DateAction
12/10/2013Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14100178D
12/10/2013Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
02/03/2014Committee substitute printed to Web only 14104552D-S1
02/03/2014Incorporates SB521
02/03/2014Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice with letter (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)

Duplicate Bills

The following bills are identical to this one: SB521.