Suffocation by blocking or obstructing the airway of another; penalty. Provides that any person who, without consent, impedes the blood circulation or respiration of another person by knowingly, intentionally, and unlawfully blocking or obstructing the airway of such person resulting in the wounding or bodily injury of such person is guilty of suffocation, a Class 6 felony. This bill is identical to HB 1673.

Statutes affected:
Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23101406D: 18.2-51.6
Senate: Committee substitute printed 23105372D-S1: 18.2-51.6
Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1156ER): 18.2-51.6
Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0710): 18.2-51.6