Suicide; abolishes common-law crime, delayed effective date, report.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-16.1, relating to abolishing the common-law crime of suicide.” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
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 of abolishing the common-law crime of suicide on insurance throughout the Commonwealth and submit its findings and any recommendations by November 1,
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced · Dec 23, 2025
Acts of Assembly Chapter 785 (latest official status)
Latest official status shown, exactly as the official record states it. The step by step history lives on the official page linked below.
The numbers
9
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Marcus B. SimonMichael B. FeggansBonita G. AnthonyBetsy B. CarrNadarius E. ClarkJackie H. GlassMarcia S. "Cia" PriceVirgil ThorntonKathy K.L. Tran
Recorded votes
Passed Senate (22-Y 16-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-02-23 · P · Y 22, N 16, X 2
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)Senate · 2026-02-20 · P · X 40
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-02-20 · P · Y 40
Reported from Courts of Justice (10-Y 3-N 1-A)Senate · 2026-02-18 · P · Y 10, N 3, A 1, X 1
Read third time and passed House (63-Y 35-N 0-A)House of Delegates · 2026-02-10 · P · Y 63, N 35, X 2
Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (15-Y 7-N)House of Delegates · 2026-02-04 · P · Y 15, N 7
Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 3-N)House of Delegates · 2026-01-30 · P · Y 7, N 3
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Virginia legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Acts of Assembly Chapter 785.