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2021 SESSION

20105437D
SENATE BILL NO. 1060
Offered January 17, 2020
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 8.01-380.1, relating to dismissal of action by court without prejudice.
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Patron-- Petersen
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Referred to Committee on the Judiciary
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 8.01-380.1 as follows:

§ 8.01-380.1. Dismissal of action by court without prejudice.

For good cause shown or upon agreement of all parties, the court may dismiss an action without prejudice and the plaintiff may recommence such action within the original period of limitation.