# Virginia HB1314: Civil action for deprivation of rights; liability of persons acting under color of law.

Virginia HB1314, Civil action for deprivation of rights; liability of persons acting under color of law., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Michelle Lopes Maldonado (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-01-28 (Continued to 2027 in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)) (as of 2026-10-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: Virginia HB1314
- State: Virginia
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Civil action for deprivation of rights; liability of persons acting under color of law.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-16
- Last action: 2026-01-28, Continued to 2027 in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)
- Sponsor: Michelle Lopes Maldonado (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Courts of Justice
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (0 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

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.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Michelle Lopes Maldonado (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-01-28 | House | Continued to 2027 in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) | pass | 0 | 0 |   |

## Actions (3)

- 2026-01-28: Continued to 2027 in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) (House)
- 2026-01-16: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice (House)
- 2026-01-16: Presented and ordered printed 26104481D (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-01-16: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1089358.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1089355.PDF)

## Related bills

- HB5: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. (signed)
- SB199: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. (signed)
- HB95: Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with rental agreement. (signed)
- HB1393: Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals. (signed)
- HB834: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, termination by landlord. (signed)
- HB675: Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil penalty. (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1089358.HTML)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1089355.PDF)

## Related
- [HB5: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB5-2026)
- [SB199: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB199-2026)
- [HB95: Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB95-2026)
- [HB1393: Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1393-2026)
- [HB834: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, terminat…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB834-2026)
- [HB675: Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB675-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1314-2026 (as of 2026-10-11).