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Governor Vetoes Suicide Bill
Kylie Hobson, University of Richmond law student, contributed to this article. Governor Youngkin’s veto of HB 81 to abolish the common law crime of suicide in Virginia is a big disappointment. It is also surprising, given the governor’s leadership in improving the...Amend the Assault on a Protected Person Statute
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