Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SB 356
American Indians, Virginia and federally recognized tribes; establishes definitions, sovereignty.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Ryan T. McDougle (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS 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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 Senate | Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Feb 11, 2026 Senate | Reported from General Laws and Technology | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (8-Y 7-N) - Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) - Jan 26, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB356) - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100476D