Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB356 — American Indians, Virginia and federally recognized tribes; establishes definitions, sovereignty.

Last action — Continued from last session

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

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

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill establishes definitions and sovereignty for Virginia and federally recognized tribes.

This legislation aims to clearly define the status and sovereignty of Virginia's American Indian tribes and those recognized federally. It addresses important aspects of tribal governance and identity.

Summary

American Indians, Virginia and federally recognized tribes; establishes definitions, sovereignty.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

Read SB356 on the official Virginia source →

Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (8-Y 7-N)

  2. S Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  3. S Rereferred to General Laws and Technology

  4. S Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

  5. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB356)

  6. S Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

  7. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100476D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 6 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations

Passed 8 Yea · 7 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 8700
Total 8700
% of votes cast 53%47%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Nay
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Nay
David W. Marsden — Nay
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Nay
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Nay
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Nay

Official roll call →

Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB356 do?
American Indians, Virginia and federally recognized tribes; establishes definitions, sovereignty.
Who sponsors SB356?
SB356 is sponsored by Ryan T. McDougle.
What is the current status of SB356?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB356?
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