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VA HB440
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Leslie Chambers Mehta
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AI Summary
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Repeals Article 13 of Title 46.2, eliminating driver's license suspension for unsatisfied judgments arising from motor vehicle accidents
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Creates an income-based exemption from license suspension for child support nonpayment, excluding obligors whose income is at or below 250% of federal poverty guidelines
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Establishes new requirements for insurance carriers to file written notice within 30 days if a policy was not applicable to liability following an accident, with $50 penalties for non-compliance
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Takes effect January 1, 2027, with retroactive application allowing reinstatement of licenses previously suspended under the repealed provisions
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Maintains existing license suspension authority for child support delinquency (90+ days or $5,000+) for obligors above the income threshold
Legislative Description
Driver's licenses; repeals suspension for nonpayment of child support and unsatisfied judgements.
Last Action
Left in Committee Appropriations
2/18/2026