HB1236
Historical African American cemeteries and graves; qualified organization, Fairfax burial grounds.
Status:
Killed
Latest Action:
Feb. 4, 2026
House: Stricken from docket by Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (22-Y 0-N)
Chief Patron:
Karrie Delaney (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Historical African American cemeteries and graves; qualified organization; Fairfax burial grounds.
Expands the definition of a qualified organization that may receive funds for maintenance of a historical African American cemetery to include any authority created pursuant to the Park Authorities Act. The bill also adds the African American Cemetery at Bull Run Park with 101 known graves, the Enslaved Burial Ground ... (More) at Bull Run Marina with five known graves, and the Enslaved Burial Ground at Ford's Mill with seven known graves in Fairfax County to the list of cemeteries for which qualified organizations may receive funds from the Department of Historic Resources for the care of historical African American cemeteries and graves. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102946D
- 01/14/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- 01/23/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1236)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda
- 02/04/2026 - House: Stricken from docket by Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (22-Y 0-N)
