Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 808: Insurance; unfair claim settlement practices, modification of loss estimate.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 808 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Insurance; unfair claim settlement practices, modification of loss estimate. Primary sponsor: Dan Helmer (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0672).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Insurance; unfair claim settlement practices; modification of loss estimate. Prohibits an insurer, when reducing a loss estimate of $3,000 or more, from altering or amending an insurance adjuster's estimate of damages, photographic report data, or narrative report without meeting certain requirements including providing the policyholder with a detailed explanation as to why any change that has the effect of reducing the loss estimate was made.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Helmer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Stacey Annie Carroll | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nicole Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Mark C. Downey | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Phil Hernandez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 94 |
| May Nivar | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
“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 (CHAP0672)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 672 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB808ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate substitute agreed to by House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with substitute (33-Y 7-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
- Commerce and Labor Substitute agreed to
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