Bill > HB513

This bill establishes local and regional suicide fatality review teams, which can be formed by counties, cities, or combinations thereof, to review deaths by suicide, including those of military service members and veterans, to understand causes, promote inter-agency cooperation, and develop recommendations to prevent future suicides. The bill also amends existing law to exempt information and records obtained or created by these teams from the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, meaning they are confidential and cannot be disclosed or subpoenaed, except for statistical findings that do not identify individuals. Team members are granted immunity from civil liability for their actions unless they involve gross negligence or willful misconduct, and violating the confidentiality requirement is a Class 3 misdemeanor, punishable by a fine.

Health and Social Services

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB513