VirginiaAmerican Indians, Virginia and federally recognized tribes; establishes definitions, sovereignty.
What it does
Definitions; American Indians; Virginia recognized tribes; federally recognized tribes; sovereignty. Provides that the Commonwealth acknowledges the inherent sovereignty of federally recognized tribes within the present-day external boundaries of the Commonwealth. The bill also establishes definitions for "American Indian," "federally recognized tribe," and "Virginia recognized tribe" and amends various sections throughout the Code for the purpose of uniformity in terminology.
More detail
This bill is a recommendation of the Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of Virginia Tribes.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 12Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (8-Y 7-N)Latest
- Vote recorded Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 11Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)Minor
- Vote recorded Reported from General Laws and Technology. Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 26Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB356)
- Jan 13Referred to Committee on General Laws and TechnologyMinor
- Jan 13Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100476DIntroduced
- Feb 12Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (8-Y 7-N)Latest