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VA SB189
VA SB189Consumer debt collection proceedings; signing of pleadings, motions, and other papers.
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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Passed
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Consumer debt collection proceedings; signing of pleadings, motions, and other papers. Requires the attorney of record in any civil action to collect or enforce a consumer debt, as defined in the bill, to include in the initial pleading or any subsequent filing such attorney's (i) full name; (ii) business address; and (iii) business telephone number. The bill provides that any such pleading, motion, or other paper not in compliance with such provisions is defective and provides that if such defect is not properly cured within 21 days after it is brought to the attention of the pleader or movant, such pleading, motion, or other paper is invalid and shall be stricken. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill requires that in any lawsuit filed to collect or enforce a "consumer debt," which is defined as a debt for personal, family, or household purposes, the attorney representing the debt collector must include their full name, business address, and business phone number on the initial court filing and any subsequent documents. If this information is missing, the filing is considered defective and will be invalidated and dismissed if the attorney does not correct the omission within 21 days of being notified. This change is intended to make it easier for consumers and the court to contact the attorney handling the debt collection case and will take effect on January 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0489) (on 04/08/2026)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Consumer Finance and Credit, including Credit Cards
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
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