Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 537: Certain civil actions against employees; liability of employer to vulnerable victims.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 537 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Certain civil actions against employees; liability of employer to vulnerable victims. Primary sponsor: Mark Obenshain (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (12-Y 3-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Certain civil actions against employees; liability of employer to vulnerable victims. Clarifies that when determining an employer's vicarious liability in an action for personal injury or death brought by a vulnerable victim against an employee, the definition of "vulnerable victim" shall include only those persons enumerated in the bill.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
“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 (12-Y 3-N)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100433D