HB1516
Appointment of administrator; property damage claims.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 5, 2026
House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
Chief Patron:
Rob Bloxom, Jr (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Appointment of administrator; property damage claims.
Allows for the appointment of an administrator in any case in which it is represented that a civil action for property damage arising within the Commonwealth is contemplated against or on behalf of the estate or the beneficiaries of the estate of a resident or nonresident of the Commonwealth who ... (More) has died within or outside the Commonwealth. Under current law, such appointments are limited to civil actions for personal injury and wrongful death. This bill is a recommendation of the Boyd-Graves Conference. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/23/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26103505D
- 01/23/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/02/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1516)
- 02/05/2026 - House: Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
- 02/05/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
