SB 356 VA

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Introduced

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.

• Ryan T. McDougle Republican · primary

1. Jan 13, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100476D · upper
2. Jan 13, 2026 Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology · upper
3. Jan 26, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB356) · upper
4. Feb 11, 2026 Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) · upper
5. Feb 12, 2026 Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (8-Y 7-N) · upper

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

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