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HB 1479

Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 8, 2026.

Punitive damages; hit and run drivers.

Bill ID VA-2026-HB-1479
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Courts of Justice; Courts of Justice
House of Delegates enacted 2026-04-08
Criminal Justice
Summary

Punitive damages; hit and run drivers. Provides that in any action for personal injury or death or property damage arising from conduct that constitutes a felony hit and run, punitive damages may be awarded to the plaintiff.

Sponsor
Davis
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-23 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-08 Status enacted
2026-04-08 Latest Action Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0473)
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