VirginiaWrongful death action; who may bring.
What it does
Wrongful death action; who may bring. Allows an immediate family member of a deceased person, as defined in the bill, to bring a wrongful death action on behalf of the deceased. Under current law, such action may only be brought by the deceased person's personal representative.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Feb 4Left in Courts of JusticeLatest
- Jan 4Referred to Committee for Courts of JusticeMinor
- Jan 4Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25100167DIntroduced