Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 364
Small claims court; jurisdictional limit.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Lindsey Dougherty (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Small claims court; jurisdictional limit. Allows a plaintiff to file a small claims civil warrant when the amount claimed does not exceed $25,000, exclusive of interest, up to two times in the Commonwealth in a calendar year. Under current law, the small claims court has jurisdiction when the amount claimed does not exceed $5,000, exclusive of interest.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 4, 2026 · House
Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) - Feb 2, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Assigned HCJ sub: Civil - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103973D