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VA HB1111

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phil Hernandez

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum suspension bond or irrevocable letter of credit cap from $25 million to $100 million for appellants and their affiliates during appeals, regardless of the judgment value

  • Requires automatic inflation adjustments to the $100 million cap every five years starting April 1, 2031, based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), rounded to the nearest $1,000

  • Mandates the Department of Planning and Budget submit updated dollar amounts to the Virginia Code Commission by March 1, 2031, and every five years thereafter for codification purposes

  • Amends § 8.01-676.1 of the Code of Virginia governing security requirements for civil litigation appeals

Legislative Description

Civil litigation; suspension bonds and irrevocable letters of credit upon appeal.

Last Action

Senate amendment agreed to by House (63-Y 35-N 0-A)

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts of Justice2/18/2026
Courts of Justice: Civil1/29/2026
Courts of Justice1/14/2026

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