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2018 SESSION
HB 42 Suicide; abolishes common-law crime.
Introduced by: Kaye Kory | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
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.
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HISTORY
- 11/29/17 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101089D
- 11/29/17 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/16/18 House: Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1
- 01/17/18 House: Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting (2-Y 6-N)
- 02/12/18 House: Left in Courts of Justice