Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 444: Uniform Consumer Debt Default Judgments Act; established.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 444 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Uniform Consumer Debt Default Judgments Act; established. Primary sponsor: Marcus Simon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0395).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Uniform Consumer Debt Default Judgments Act established. Creates the Uniform Consumer Debt Default Judgments Act for the award of a default judgment in actions for the collection of certain consumer debts, defined in the bill as an obligation or alleged obligation of an individual to pay money that arises out of a transaction in which the money, property, insurance, or service that is the subject of the transaction is primarily for a personal, family, or household purpose. The bill provides that a default judgment in such actions shall only be entered if the warrant in debt or civil action to recover a consumer debt includes certain statements and the required notice to the consumer, as described in the bill. Finally, the bill directs the Office of the Executive Secretary to promulgate a form for the consumer notice provisions created by the bill. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Simon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0395)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter395 (Effective 7/1/2027)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB444)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB444ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate amendments agreed to by House (75-Y 21-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with amendments (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate as amended
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