SB189
Virginia Consumer Protection Act; consumer notification in consumer debt collection proceedings.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Jan. 21, 2026
Senate: Rereferred to Courts of Justice
Chief Patron:
Angelia Williams Graves (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Virginia Consumer Protection Act; consumer notification in consumer debt collection proceedings.
Prohibits failing to provide, in the initial pleading or any subsequent filing by an attorney of record, a consumer in any civil action or legal proceeding to collect or enforce a consumer debt with the attorney of record's (i) full name and Virginia State Bar number; (ii) business address; (iii) ... (More) direct telephone number and email address; and (iv) if different, the direct contact information for the office or individual responsible for handling the consumer's account. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/09/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101335D
- 01/21/2026 - Senate: Rereferred from General Laws and Technology to Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N)
- 01/21/2026 - Senate: Rereferred to Courts of Justice
