Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2492: Motor vehicle accidents; actions brought by uninsured motorists, limited damages.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2492 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Motor vehicle accidents; actions brought by uninsured motorists, limited damages. Primary sponsor: Eric Zehr (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 24, 2025): Stricken from docket by Courts of Justice (22-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 accidents; actions brought by uninsured motorists; limited damages. Places limits on the amount of recoverable damages in a motor vehicle accident resulting in personal injury or property damage when the person injured or whose property was damaged is an uninsured motorist. The bill provides that the limits do not apply if (i) the tortfeasor was driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, (ii) the tortfeasor failed to stop and report the injury or damage after such accident, or (iii) the injury or damage was a result of an intentional act taken by the tortfeasor to injure the person or damage such person's property.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Zehr | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
“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 Courts of Justice (22-Y 0-N)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25104151D