HB 1111: Civil litigation; suspension bonds and irrevocable letters of credit upon appeal.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Civil litigation; suspension bonds and irrevocable letters of credit upon appeal. Increases the cap currently in place for suspension bonds and irrevocable letters of credit for appellants during the pendency of an appeal of a civil action from $25 million to $50 million. The bill also requires, beginning April 1, 2031, and at each five-year interval ending on April 1 thereafter, this monetary cap to be adjusted to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 735 (effective 7/1/2026)
2. March 31, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3. March 31, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
4. March 31, 2026Signed by Speaker
5. March 30, 2026Signed by President
6. March 30, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1111ER)
7. March 30, 2026Enrolled
8. March 12, 2026Senate amendment agreed to by House (63-Y 35-N 0-A)
9. March 11, 2026Blank Action
10. March 11, 2026Passed Senate with amendment (39-Y 1-N 0-A)
11. March 11, 2026Engrossed by Senate as amended
12. March 11, 2026Senator Surovell Amendment agreed to

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