Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 262: Tort claims against the Commonwealth; liability for dangerous condition on public roadway.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 262 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Tort claims against the Commonwealth; liability for dangerous condition on public roadway. Primary sponsor: Bill Stanley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 5-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Tort claims against the Commonwealth; liability for dangerous condition on public roadway. Provides that the Commonwealth or a transportation district of the Commonwealth shall be liable for injury or death caused by a dangerous condition on a public roadway that the Commonwealth or transportation district had knowledge of and negligently or wrongfully failed to remedy or maintain. Current law immunizes the Commonwealth or a transportation district against such liability.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Stanley | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 5-N)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102110D