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