- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- House
- Latest action
- Apr 8, 2026
What it does
Punitive damages; hit and run drivers. Provides that in any action for personal injury or death arising from conduct that constitutes a felony hit and run, punitive damages may be awarded to the plaintiff.
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
It is law in Virginia. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.