American Indians, Virginia and federally recognized tribes; establishes definitions, sovereignty.

Voted 7/21/2026View source

Summary

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. This bill is a recommendation of the Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of Virginia Tribes.

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Docket history

Action history

7/21/2026Continued from last session
3/6/2026Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 4-N)
2/18/2026Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 0-N)
1/29/2026Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
1/29/2026Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
1/28/2026Read third time and passed House Block Vote (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
1/27/2026Read second time and engrossed
1/26/2026Reconsideration of motion to refer to committee agreed to
1/26/2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB368)
1/26/2026Rereferred to Appropriations