SB 262 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Tort claims against the Commonwealth; liability for dangerous condition on public roadway.

Summary
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.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Feb 4, 2026
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