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VA HB593

VA HB593
Summons for unlawful detainer; legal resources, plain-language overview of process.

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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
03/09/2026
Crossed Over
03/12/2026
Passed
04/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2026

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Summons for unlawful detainer; additional information; legal resources; plain-language overview of process. Provides that any summons for an unlawful detainer issued may, with the approval of the chief judge of the general district court or the chief judge of the circuit court, have attached additional information prepared by the Commonwealth, the locality in which the unlawful detainer hearing is to be held, or a nonprofit organization serving the jurisdiction in which such hearing is to be held regarding (i) legal resources available to the plaintiff and defendant, (ii) a plain-language overview of the unlawful detainer process, and (iii) the Eviction Diversion Program eligibility and applicability.

AI Summary

This bill allows for additional information to be attached to summonses for unlawful detainer, which is a legal process to remove a tenant from a property. With the approval of a chief judge, these summonses can include materials prepared by the Commonwealth, local government, or a non-profit organization. This additional information will provide tenants and landlords with details about available legal resources, a simple explanation of the eviction process, and information on eligibility for the Eviction Diversion Program, which aims to help resolve eviction cases outside of court.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0635) (on 04/13/2026)

Bill Topics

Community Development and Housing Issues
  • ‐ Housing and Community Development for Low and Middle Income Persons
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Civil Law and Procedure

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB593 01/13/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB593/text/CHAP0635 04/21/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB593) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1214784.PDF 03/31/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB593/text/HB593ER 03/30/2026
Senate Amendments https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB593/text/HB593EDOC 03/11/2026
Courts of Justice Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB593/text/HB593AS1 03/10/2026
Courts of Justice Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB593/text/HB593ASC1 03/09/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB593) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1170618.PDF 02/19/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB593/text/HB593E 02/16/2026
Courts of Justice Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB593/text/HB593AH1 02/11/2026
Civil Subcommittee Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB593/text/HB593AHC1 02/09/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB593) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1102066.PDF 01/29/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB593/text/HB593 01/13/2026
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