HB 1516: Appointment of administrator; property damage claims.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

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 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.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 870 (effective 7/1/2026)
2. March 31, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3. March 31, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
4. March 31, 2026Signed by Speaker
5. March 31, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1516)
6. March 30, 2026Signed by President
7. March 30, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1516ER)
8. March 30, 2026Enrolled
9. March 10, 2026Passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
10. March 10, 2026Read third time
11. March 9, 2026Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
12. March 9, 2026Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

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