Virginia 2027 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 192 — General district courts; jurisdictional limits relating to motor vehicle accidents.

Last action — Continued from last session

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House of Delegates.

Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

This bill sets a $50,000 limit on certain motor vehicle accident claims in general district courts.

The bill establishes that general district courts can handle motor vehicle accident claims related to bodily injury or death, but only if the claim does not exceed $50,000. This limit is exclusive of interest, costs, and prior insurance settlements.

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 Text

Action History

  1. Continued from last session

  2. Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)

  3. Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB192)

  5. Assigned HCJ sub: Civil

  6. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  7. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101461D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 192 do?
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.
Who sponsors HB 192?
HB 192 is sponsored by Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler.
What is the current status of HB 192?
This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 192?
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