Governor signs bill to decriminalize suicide

Virginia Governor Signs Bill Decriminalizing Suicide by 2027

Richmond, VA — Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation eliminating suicide as a criminal act under state common law, marking a shift toward treating the issue as a public health matter rather than a legal one. House Bill 43, sponsored by Del. Marcus Simon (D-Fairfax), removes the longstanding classification of suicide as a crime. The change aims to address barriers families face when seeking insurance benefits after losing a love…

Governor signs bill to decriminalize suicide

By Julianna Brown/Capital News Service Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is considering suicide please call the suicide hotline at 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. RICHMOND, Va. – Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a House bill to decriminalize suicide…

Governor Spanberger Signs Bill to Decriminalize Suicide

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please call the suicide hotline at 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. RICHMOND, Va. – Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a House bill to decriminalize suicide after the legislation had failed to pass in previous years. Del. Marcus Simon, D-Fairfax, sponsored House Bill 43, which provides