HB364Introduced in the House of Delegates
Small claims court; jurisdictional limit.
Introduced by Lindsey Dougherty, District 75
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Small claims court; jurisdictional limit. Allows a plaintiff to file a small claims civil warrant when the amount claimed does not exceed $25,000, exclusive of interest, up to two times in the Commonwealth in a calendar year. Under current law, the small claims court has jurisdiction when the amount claimed does not exceed $5,000, exclusive of interest.
Where it stands
Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103973D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)
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