Virginia Code > Title 8.01 > Chapter 3 > Article 21 > § 8.01-220.1:5 Virginia Code 8.01-220.1:5: Defense of intra-family immunity abolished for wrongful death actions Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates | Other versions 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. Previous sectionNext section Article 21 Contents