CHAPTER 473
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 8.01-44.5:1 , relating to punitive damages; hit and run drivers.
[H 1479]
Approved April 8, 2026
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 8.01-44.5:1 as follows:
§ 8.01-44.5:1 . Punitive damages; hit and run drivers.
In any action for personal injury or death arising from conduct that constitutes a felony violation of § 46.2-894 , punitive damages may be awarded to the plaintiff.