Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1494: Motor vehicle liens; enforcement and sales.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1494 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Motor vehicle liens; enforcement and sales. Primary sponsor: Keith Hodges (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Stricken from docket by Transportation (21-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Motor vehicle liens; enforcement and sales. Creates a new, expedited process for the sale of certain unclaimed vehicles subject to liens, and accompanying requirements for such sales, and changes certain existing requirements for liens of keepers of vehicles, as defined in the bill, and mechanics.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Stricken from docket by Transportation (21-Y 0-N)
- Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (9-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1494)
- Assigned HTRAN sub: Department of Motor Vehicles
- Referred to Committee on Transportation
- Presented and ordered printed 26104394D