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VA HB43

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marcus Simon

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Abolishes the common-law crime of suicide in Virginia by adding section 18.2-16.1 to the Code of Virginia
  • Effective date delayed until July 1, 2027
  • Requires the Bureau of Insurance of the State Corporation Commission to review the effect of abolishing the common-law crime of suicide on insurance throughout the Commonwealth
  • Bureau of Insurance must submit findings and recommendations to the Chairs of the House and Senate Committees for Courts of Justice by November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Suicide; abolishes common-law crime, delayed effective date, report.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts of Justice2/11/2026
Courts of Justice: Criminal1/29/2026
Courts of Justice12/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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