Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SB 537
Certain civil actions against employees; liability of employer to vulnerable victims.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Mark D. Obenshain (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Certain civil actions against employees; liability of employer to vulnerable victims. Clarifies that when determining an employer's vicarious liability in an action for personal injury or death brought by a vulnerable victim against an employee, the definition of "vulnerable victim" shall include only those persons enumerated in the bill.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:06 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 Senate | Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (12-Y 3-N) - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100433D