The fraught debate over medical aid in dying —or what some opponents refer to as physician-assisted suicide — has landed in Virginia. The state’s Joint Commission on Health Care just completed a report on the issue, at the request of Del. And depending on how the commission votes, Kory said she may file a bill to authorize the practice in Virginia for this upcoming General Assembly session. Spencer said that in states where medical aid in dying has been authorized, patients must have a confirmed diagnosis from two doctors. She said it will depend on a number of factors, including whether or not the Joint Commission on Health Care decides to vote to recommend legislation during its November meeting.