HB192
General district courts; jurisdictional limits relating to motor vehicle accidents.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 28, 2026
House: Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)
Chief Patron:
Kelly Fowler (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. 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 ... (More) vehicle owner's insurance policy. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/07/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101461D
- 01/07/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/19/2026 - House: Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
- 01/19/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 01/20/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB192)
- 01/21/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- 01/27/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 01/28/2026 - House: Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)
