Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 43: Suicide; abolishes common-law crime, delayed effective date, report.

Enacted Last action April 13, 2026: Approved by Governor-Chapter 785 (effective 7/1/2026)

Plain-language summary

HB 43 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on December 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Suicide; abolishes common-law crime, delayed effective date, report. Primary sponsor: Marcus Simon (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 785 (effective 7/1/2026).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Marcus Simon (Democratic). 8 co-sponsors.