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VA HB1479

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Will Davis

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows courts to award punitive damages in civil lawsuits arising from felony hit and run accidents under Virginia Code § 46.2-894
  • Applies to cases involving personal injury, death, or property damage caused by hit and run drivers
  • Creates a new section (§ 8.01-44.5:1) in the Code of Virginia specifically addressing punitive damages for hit and run offenses
  • Introduced January 23, 2026 by Delegate Davis; awaiting committee referral

Legislative Description

Punitive damages; hit and run drivers.

Last Action

Senate amendment agreed to by House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts of Justice2/18/2026
Courts of Justice: Civil2/5/2026
Courts of Justice1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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