Lawmakers in a Virginia Senate subcommittee advanced a bill Tuesday that would legalize assisted suicide in the state. Key Takeaways:The Virginia Senate Health subcommittee advanced SB 359, which would legalize assisted suicide.Many people spoke out against the bill, including members of the Medical Society of Virginia.Supporters often tout the “safeguards” attached to such bills — but, as has been seen elsewhere, those safeguards are almos…
Virginia lawmakers advance bill to legalize assisted suicide
February 06, 2026