HB364
Small claims court; jurisdictional limit.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 2, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
Chief Patron:
Lindsey Dougherty (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. 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 ... (More) of interest. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/12/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103973D
- 01/12/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/22/2026 - House: Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
- 01/22/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 01/29/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 02/02/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
