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VA HB1386

VA HB1386
Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund; recovery for breach of extended service contracts.


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Introduced
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund; recovery for breach of extended service contracts. Authorizes any person who is awarded a final judgment in a court of competent jurisdiction in the Commonwealth for any loss or damage resulting from a breach of an extended service contract for a motor vehicle by a licensed or registered motor vehicle dealer participating in the Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund to recover the unpaid amount on the judgement from the Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund, subject to certain limitations.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to allow individuals who have obtained a final court judgment for losses stemming from a breach of an extended service contract for a motor vehicle to seek compensation from the Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund, which is a state-administered fund designed to protect consumers. Previously, this fund primarily covered losses due to fraud or violations of motor vehicle dealer laws, but this change expands its scope to include damages from faulty extended service contracts, provided certain conditions and limitations are met, such as filing the claim within a specific timeframe and potentially providing detailed documentation for attorney fees.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Reported from Transportation and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) (on 02/26/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1386
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1386) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1169083.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1386/text/HB1386E
Transportation Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1386/text/HB1386AH1
Transportation Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1386/text/HB1386AHC1
Department of Motor Vehicles Subcommittee Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1386/text/HB1386AHC2
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1386) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1115884.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1386/text/HB1386
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