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

Summary

The bill defines terms such as “American Indian,” “Virginia‑recognized tribe,” and “federally recognized tribe,” and states that the Commonwealth acknowledges the inherent sovereignty of federally recognized tribes within Virginia’s borders. It updates various sections of the Code to use these uniform definitions. The measure is intended to align state law with the federal recognition of Virginia tribes.

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