Death by wrongful act; suspension of limitations. Provides that the statute of limitations for an action for death by wrongful act shall be tolled during the pendency of any criminal prosecution that arises out of the same facts as such action. The bill's provisions apply only to causes of action accruing on or after July 1, 2025. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Boyd-Graves Conference.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8.01-229, 8.01-244
Engrossed: 8.01-229, 8.01-244
Enrolled: 8.01-229, 8.01-244
Chaptered: 8.01-229, 8.01-244