2026 SESSION

ENROLLED

VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER

An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 8.01-44.5:1, relating to punitive damages; hit and run drivers.

[H 1479]

Approved

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 8.01-44.5:1 as follows:

§ 8.01-44.5:1. Punitive damages; hit and run drivers.

In any action for personal injury or death arising from conduct that constitutes a felony violation of § 46.2-894, punitive damages may be awarded to the plaintiff.