HB43
Suicide; abolishes common-law crime.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 4, 2026
House: Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (15-Y 7-N)
Chief Patron:
Marcus Simon (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. 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. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027, and also requires the Bureau of Insurance of the State Corporation Commission to review the effect and implication ... (More) of abolishing the common-law crime of suicide on insurance throughout the Commonwealth and submit its findings and any recommendations by November 1, 2026, to the Chairs of the House and Senate Committees for Courts of Justice. (Less)-
Bill History
- 12/23/2025 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100450D
- 12/23/2025 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/29/2026 - House: Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
- 01/29/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 01/30/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 3-N)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 02/04/2026 - House: Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (15-Y 7-N)
