Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 192
General district courts; jurisdictional limits relating to motor vehicle accidents.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
General district courts; jurisdictional limits; motor vehicle accidents. Provides that general district courts of the Commonwealth shall have jurisdiction over actions for bodily injury to or death of a person caused by a motor vehicle accident for an amount in controversy not to exceed $50,000, exclusive of interest, costs, and any prior settlement made pursuant to a motor vehicle owner's insurance policy.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 28, 2026 · House
Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) - Jan 20, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB192) - Jan 19, 2026 · House
Assigned HCJ sub: Civil - Jan 7, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice - Jan 7, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101461D