Virginia’s Law
To amend title 18, United States Code, to create a civil cause of action for certain crimes and to eliminate the statute of limitations for civil actions relating to certain crimes, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB7467, aims to change federal law by creating a new way for people to seek legal action for certain crimes. It also removes time limits for filing these legal actions related to specific crimes. The changes would apply to federal laws and could impact individuals who have been victims of these crimes.
The bill, introduced on February 10, 2026, has been presented in the House and is now with the House Committee on the Judiciary. The current step is to review and potentially make changes to the bill before it can move forward. It was sponsored by Teresa Fernandez and co-sponsored by Pramila Jayapal, Jamie Raskin, and Suhas Subramanyam.
As of now, the bill is in its early stages, having just been introduced and referred to the relevant committee. Moving forward, it will likely undergo further discussion, amendments, and votes before any final decision is made. The ultimate goal is to provide a clearer path for victims of certain crimes to seek justice.
