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VA HB1386

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott Wyatt

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund to allow consumers to recover losses from breaches of extended service contracts on motor vehicles, in addition to existing coverage for fraud and dealer violations

  • Requires the breaching party to be a licensed or registered motor vehicle dealer participating in the Fund for extended service contract claims to qualify

  • Maintains existing claim filing requirements: claims must be submitted to the Board between 30 days and 12 months after a court judgment becomes final

  • Preserves the Fund's ability to pay attorney fees and court costs if supported by a detailed, itemized affidavit submitted to the trial court

  • Amends § 46.2-1527.3 of the Code of Virginia to add extended service contract breaches as a third category of recoverable losses

Legislative Description

Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund; recovery for breach of extended service contracts.

Last Action

Passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Appropriations2/26/2026
Transportation2/18/2026
Transportation: Department of Motor Vehicles1/29/2026
Transportation1/21/2026

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