HB1479Introduced in the House of Delegates
Punitive damages; hit and run drivers.
Introduced by Will Davis, District 39
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0473)
April 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Senate amendment agreed to by House (97-Y 0-N 0-A) · March 12, 2026
97
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Kirk McPike | 5 | Yes |
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Presented and ordered printed 26105555D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1479)
Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 1-N)
Reported from Courts of Justice (22-Y 0-N)
Read first time
Read second time and engrossed
Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment (13-Y 1-N 1-A)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Read third time
Committee amendment agreed to (26-Y 14-N 0-A)
Engrossed by Senate as amended
Passed Senate with amendment (37-Y 3-N 0-A)
Senate amendment agreed to by House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1479ER)
Signed by President
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1479)
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 473 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0473)
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