Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB858 — Legal holidays; replaces Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, with Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill replaces Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day as a legal holiday.

The bill aims to change the official holiday from Columbus Day, observed on the second Monday in October, to Indigenous Peoples' Day. This reflects a shift in recognition towards Indigenous peoples and their contributions.

Summary

Legal holidays; replaces Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, with Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Rules Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Rules Agenda

  5. H Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee

  6. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB858)

  7. H Referred to Committee on Rules

  8. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102710D

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB858 do?
Legal holidays; replaces Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, with Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Who sponsors HB858?
HB858 is sponsored by Rae Cousins.
What is the current status of HB858?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB858?
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