HB593Introduced in the House of Delegates
Summons for unlawful detainer; legal resources, plain-language overview of process.
Introduced by Shelly Simonds, District 70
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Summons for unlawful detainer; additional information; legal resources; plain-language overview of process. Provides that any summons for an unlawful detainer issued may, with the approval of the chief judge of the general district court or the chief judge of the circuit court, have attached additional information prepared by the Commonwealth, the locality in which the unlawful detainer hearing is to be held, or a nonprofit organization serving the jurisdiction in which such hearing is to be held regarding (i) legal resources available to the plaintiff and defendant, (ii) a plain-language overview of the unlawful detainer process, and (iii) the Eviction Diversion Program eligibility and applicability.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0635)
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Senate amendments agreed to by House (83-Y 15-N 0-A) · March 12, 2026
83
Yes
15
No
1
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
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103900D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB593)
Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N)
Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)
Read first time
Read second time
committee amendments agreed to
Engrossed by House as amended
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
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB593)
Reported from Courts of Justice with amendments (10-Y 5-N)
Senate committee offered
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
Courts of Justice Amendments agreed to
Engrossed by Senate as amended
Passed Senate with amendments (24-Y 16-N 0-A)
Senate amendments agreed to by House (83-Y 15-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB593ER)
Signed by President
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB593)
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 635 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0635)
Verify the information
- Official page on the Virginia Legislature website
- Civil Subcommittee Amendment (amendment)
- Courts of Justice Amendment (amendment)
- Courts of Justice Amendment (amendment)
- Courts of Justice Amendment (amendment)
- Senate Amendments (amendment)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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