Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 364: Small claims court; jurisdictional limit.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 364 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Small claims court; jurisdictional limit. Primary sponsor: Lindsey Dougherty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 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.
Small claims court; jurisdictional limit. Allows a plaintiff to file a small claims civil warrant when the amount claimed does not exceed $25,000, exclusive of interest, up to two times in the Commonwealth in a calendar year. Under current law, the small claims court has jurisdiction when the amount claimed does not exceed $5,000, exclusive of interest.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Dougherty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
“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)
- Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103973D