Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1314: Civil action for deprivation of rights; liability of persons acting under color of law.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1314 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Civil action for deprivation of rights; liability of persons acting under color of law. Primary sponsor: Michelle Lopes Maldonado. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Civil action for deprivation of rights; liability of persons acting under color of law. Creates a state civil cause of action for violations of rights guaranteed by the constitutions or laws of the United States and the Commonwealth. The bill provides that a person acting under color of law who deprives an individual of such rights and any supervisor of such person who is responsible for directing or overseeing such person's conduct shall be liable to such individual for compensatory damages, punitive damages, equitable relief, and reasonable attorney fees and costs.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Lopes Maldonado | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Presented and ordered printed 26104481D