SB 830·VA·senate
Official government materials; use of specific geographic terminology.
FailedFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: Obenshain
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Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology (9-Y 6-N)
Feb 4, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a new section to the Virginia Code telling state agencies to refer to the territory captured by Israel in 1967 as “Judea” and “Samaria” in any official documents, briefings, or press releases. It also bars the use of the term “West Bank” and prohibits spending state funds on materials that use that name. The measure applies to every state department, board, commission, and other agency.
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