2026 SESSION
HOUSE SUBSTITUTE
26110200D
HOUSE BILL NO. 449
AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE
(Proposed by the Governor
on April 11, 2026)
(Patron Prior to Substitute—Delegate Simon)
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 17.1-405 and 59.1-204 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 8.01 a chapter numbered 5.2, consisting of sections numbered 8.01-267.10 through 8.01-267.16 , relating to civil actions filed on behalf of multiple persons; class actions; violations of Virginia Consumer Protection Act; award of damages.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That §§ 17.1-405 and 59.1-204 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted and that the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Title 8.01 a chapter numbered 5.2, consisting of sections numbered 8.01-267.10 through 8.01-267.16 , as follows:
CHAPTER 5.2.