HB368
American Indians, Virginia and federally recognized tribes; establishes definitions, sovereignty.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Jan. 29, 2026
Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Chief Patron:
Paul Krizek (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
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 ... (More) bill is a recommendation of the Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of Virginia Tribes. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/12/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100441D
- 01/12/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
- 01/19/2026 - House: Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
- 01/19/2026 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
- 01/20/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)
- 01/21/2026 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
- 01/22/2026 - House: Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)
- 01/26/2026 - House: Read first time
- 01/26/2026 - House: Rereferred to Appropriations
- 01/26/2026 - House: Reconsideration of motion to refer to committee agreed to
- 01/26/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB368)
- 01/27/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
- 01/28/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House Block Vote (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
- 01/29/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
- 01/29/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
