Senate committee moves to decriminalize suicide after public testimony from mental‑health groups HB43 would abolish the common‑law crime of suicide and delay enactment to allow an insurance review; supporters said decriminalization would reduce stigma and aid people seeking mental‑health help, while some faith‑based and other speakers raised concerns about messaging and insurance implications.

Virginia's Senate committee is taking a bold step to decriminalize suicide, aiming to reduce stigma and encourage those in need to seek help.

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