Virginia · HB513

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3705.5 and 2.2-3711, as it is currently effective and as it may become effective, of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 32.1-283.9, relating to local and regional suicide fatality review teams; penalty.

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Sponsors: 9
Votes: Apr 6
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<p class="sumtext"><b>Local and regional suicide fatality review teams; penalty. </b>Permits localities or combinations of localities to establish a local or regional suicide fatality review team. The bill provides exemptions from the Virginia Freedom of Information Act for information and records obtained or created regarding a review of a fatality by such team. </p>

Progress

IntroducedJan 13, 2026
Sent to committeeJan 13, 2026
Passed the first chamberFeb 6, 2026
PassedFeb 9, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 10, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 19, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 6, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 10, 2026
Became lawApr 6, 2026

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