SB262Introduced in the Senate
Tort claims against the Commonwealth; liability for dangerous condition on public roadway.
Introduced by William Stanley, District 7
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Tort claims against the Commonwealth; liability for dangerous condition on public roadway. Provides that the Commonwealth or a transportation district of the Commonwealth shall be liable for injury or death caused by a dangerous condition on a public roadway that the Commonwealth or transportation district had knowledge of and negligently or wrongfully failed to remedy or maintain. Current law immunizes the Commonwealth or a transportation district against such liability.
Where it stands
Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 5-N)
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 5-N) · February 4, 2026
9
Yes
5
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | Yes |
| William Stanley | 7 | No |
| Mark Peake | 8 | No |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Glen Sturtevant | 12 | No |
| Lashrecse Aird | 13 | Yes |
| Lamont Bagby | 14 | Yes |
| Richard Stuart | 25 | Absent |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | Yes |
| Russet Perry | 31 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102110D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 5-N)
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