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VA HB528
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Virgil Thornton
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AI Summary
- Allows courts to approve wrongful death claim settlements without a hearing when all parties in interest, including any appointed guardian ad litem, agree to and endorse the approval order
- Requires notarization of approval order endorsements by beneficiaries identified under § 8.01-53 before submission to the court
- Exempts endorsements made by attorneys licensed in Virginia who are serving as guardian ad litem for a beneficiary from the notarization requirement
- Preserves the court's discretion to hold a hearing on proposed settlements if deemed necessary, even when all parties have endorsed the approval order
- Amends § 8.01-55 of the Code of Virginia governing compromise of claims for death by wrongful act
Legislative Description
Compromise of claim for death by wrongful act; approval without a hearing.
Last Action
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Courts of Justice2/4/2026
Courts of Justice: Civil1/19/2026
Courts of Justice1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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