Virginia § 11-4.1 - Certain indemnification provisions in construction contracts declared void
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 11-4.1 — Certain indemnification provisions in construction contracts declared void, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-4.1. Certain indemnification provisions in construction contracts declared void
Any provision contained in any contract relating to the construction, alteration, repair or maintenance of a building, structure or appurtenance thereto, including moving, demolition and excavation connected therewith, or any provision contained in any contract relating to the construction of projects other than buildings by which the contractor performing such work purports to indemnify or hold harmless another party to the contract against liability for damage arising out of bodily injury to persons or damage to property suffered in the course of performance of the contract, caused by or resulting solely from the negligence of such other party or his agents or employees, is against public policy and is void and unenforceable. This section applies to such contracts between contractors and any public body, as defined in § 2.2-4301.
This section shall not affect the validity of any insurance contract, workers' compensation, or any agreement issued by an admitted insurer.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to any provision of any contract entered into prior to July 1, 1973.
1973, c. 273; 1974, c. 430; 1991, c. 363.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 11-4.1
What does Code of Virginia § 11-4.1 cover?
Section 11-4.1 ("Certain indemnification provisions in construction contracts declared void") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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