CHAPTER 251
An Act to amend and reenact § 8.01-249 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sexual abuse during infancy or incapacity; accrual of cause of action.
[H 1020]
Approved April 6, 2026
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 8.01-249 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 8.01-249 . When cause of action shall be deemed to accrue in certain personal actions.
The cause of action in the actions herein listed shall be deemed to accrue as follows:
1. In actions for fraud or mistake, in actions for violations of the Consumer Protection Act (§ 59.1-196 et seq.) based upon any misrepresentation, deception, or fraud, and in actions for rescission of contract for undue influence, when such fraud, mistake, misrepresentation, deception, or undue influence is discovered or by the exercise of due diligence reasonably should have been discovered;
2. In actions or other proceedings for money on deposit with a bank or any person or corporation doing a banking business, when a request in writing be made therefor by check, order, or otherwise;
3. In actions for malicious prosecution or abuse of process, when the relevant criminal or civil action is terminated;