Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SB 262
Tort claims against the Commonwealth; liability for dangerous condition on public roadway.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- William M. Stanley, Jr. (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Tort claims against the Commonwealth; liability for dangerous condition on public roadway. Provides that the Commonwealth or a transportation district of the Commonwealth shall be liable for injury or death caused by a dangerous condition on a public roadway that the Commonwealth or transportation district had knowledge of and negligently or wrongfully failed to remedy or maintain. Current law immunizes the Commonwealth or a transportation district against such liability.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 Senate | Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 4, 2026 · Senate
Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 5-N) - Jan 12, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice - Jan 12, 2026 · Senate
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102110D