Virginia - Session 2026
Title: Summons for unlawful detainer; legal resources, plain-language overview of process.
Summons for unlawful detainer; additional information; legal resources; plain-language overview of process. Provides that any summons for an unlawful detainer issued may include additional information attached, prepared by the Commonwealth, the locality in which the unlawful detainer hearing is to be held, or a nonprofit organization serving the jurisdiction in which such hearing is to be held, regarding (i) legal resources available to the plaintiff and defendant, (ii) a plain-language overview of the unlawful detainer process, and (iii) the Eviction Diversion Program eligibility and applicability.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-31 | Status | enrolled |
| 2026-03-31 | Latest Action | Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 |