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HB1500

Civil actions; service of subpoena for certain electronic records.

Status:
In House

Latest Action: Feb. 2, 2026
House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1500)

Chief Patron:
Charlie Schmidt (D)

Session:
2026 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Civil actions; service of subpoena for certain electronic records.

Provides that, in addition to methods for how service of process may be effected on certain corporations, any subpoena issued pursuant to a civil proceeding for electronic records, electronically stored information, or other documents or records that are stored outside of the Commonwealth by a nonparty commercial enterprise may be served within or outside of the Commonwealth by hand, certified mail, commercial delivery service, facsimile, or electronic means. (Less)
  • Bill History

  • 01/23/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26101678D
  • 01/23/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  • 02/02/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1500)