Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 192: General district courts; jurisdictional limits relating to motor vehicle accidents.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 192 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: General district courts; jurisdictional limits relating to motor vehicle accidents. Primary sponsor: Kelly Fowler (Democratic). 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.
General district courts; jurisdictional limits; motor vehicle accidents. Provides that general district courts of the Commonwealth shall have jurisdiction over actions for bodily injury to or death of a person caused by a motor vehicle accident for an amount in controversy not to exceed $50,000, exclusive of interest, costs, and any prior settlement made pursuant to a motor vehicle owner's insurance policy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Fowler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
“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)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB192)
- Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101461D