§ 8.01-44.5:1

Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-44.5:1

Punitive damages; hit and run drivers

Effective Jul 1, 20262026, c. 473.

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.

2026, c. 473.