VA HB 1314

died on adjournment

Civil action for deprivation of rights; liability of persons acting under color of law.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · lower

Description

Civil action for deprivation of rights; liability of persons acting under color of law. Creates a state civil cause of action for violations of rights guaranteed by the constitutions or laws of the United States and the Commonwealth. The bill provides that a person acting under color of law who deprives an individual of such rights and any supervisor of such person who is responsible for directing or overseeing such person's conduct shall be liable to such individual for compensatory damages, punitive damages, equitable relief, and reasonable attorney fees and costs.

Introduced: 2026-01-16
Status date: —
Latest action: 2026-01-28 — Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)
Bill type: bill
Last updated: —

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Action timeline

2026-01-16
Presented and ordered printed 26104481D
introduction
2026-01-16
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
referral-committee
2026-01-28
Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)

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Related bills

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Official source

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1314

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