SB481
Emergency services and disaster preparedness programs; inclusion of federally recognized tribes.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Jan. 21, 2026
Senate: Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Chief Patron:
Dave Marsden (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Department of Emergency Management; emergency services and disaster preparedness programs; inclusion of federally recognized tribes.
Requires the Department of Emergency Management to administer certain emergency services in coordination with federally recognized tribes that the Department has entered into a contract or memorandum of understanding with for assistance regarding such emergency services. This bill is a recommendation of the Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect ... (More) Federal Recognition of Virginia Tribes. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101181D
- 01/13/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
- 01/19/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB481)
- 01/21/2026 - Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
- 01/21/2026 - Senate: Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
