States / Virginia / HB 1479

HB 1479 Enacted

Punitive damages; hit and run drivers.

Introduced
In Committee
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Enacted

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.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 23, 2026
Last action
Apr 8, 2026 — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0473)
Session
2026
Momentum
86 · Very high