HB192Introduced in the House of Delegates
General district courts; jurisdictional limits relating to motor vehicle accidents.
Introduced by Kelly Convirs-Fowler, District 96
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
General district courts; jurisdictional limits; motor vehicle accidents. Provides that general district courts of the Commonwealth shall have jurisdiction over actions for bodily injury to or death of a person caused by a motor vehicle accident for an amount in controversy not to exceed $50,000, exclusive of interest, costs, and any prior settlement made pursuant to a motor vehicle owner's insurance policy.
Where it stands
Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)
January 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
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Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101461D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB192)
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)
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