Defense of intra-family immunity abolished for wrongful death actions

Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-220.1:5, under Chapter 3. Actions..

Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-220.1:5

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.