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VA HB440

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Leslie Chambers Mehta

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Article 13 of Title 46.2, eliminating driver's license suspension for unsatisfied judgments arising from motor vehicle accidents

  • 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

  • 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

  • Takes effect January 1, 2027, with retroactive application allowing reinstatement of licenses previously suspended under the repealed provisions

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/18/2026
Appropriations: Health & Human Resources2/12/2026
Appropriations2/11/2026
Courts of Justice: Civil1/19/2026
Courts of Justice1/12/2026

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