HB 192 Virginia House of Delegates · 2027 Regular Session

General district courts; jurisdictional limits relating to motor vehicle accidents.

Summary
General district courts; jurisdictional limits; motor vehicle accidents. Provides that general district courts of the Commonwealth shall have jurisdiction over actions for bodily injury to or death of a person caused by a motor vehicle accident for an amount in controversy not to exceed $50,000, exclusive of interest, costs, and any prior settlement made pursuant to a motor vehicle owner's insurance policy.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Jul 21, 2026
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Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
lower
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
lower
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Kelly Fowler
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