Defense of intra-family immunity abolished for wrongful death actions

Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-220.1:5
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In any action for death by wrongful act under § 8.01-50 , the common-law defense of intra-family immunity is abolished and shall not constitute a valid defense as to any such cause of action that arises on or after July 1, 2020. 2020, c. 906 .
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/8.01-220.1:5/Fetched: 10/17/2026

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