SB 422: Virginia Conservation Easement Act; definition of federally recognized tribe.
SB 422 status: Introduced — Continued from last session (updated Jul 21, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialVirginia Conservation Easement Act; definitions; federally recognized tribes. Provides that a federally recognized tribe, as defined in the bill, can be a conservation easement holder and that such a tribe is not bound by the same restrictions on the location of a principal office or the duration of existence that are ...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Increases the number of eligible land conservation entities
- Supports tribal stewardship of natural resources
Risks
- None identified
Economy
Benefits
- No direct economic benefit identified
Risks
- No direct economic risk identified
Society
Benefits
- Aligns state law with federal recognition of Virginia tribes
- Strengthens tribal institutional authority
Risks
- None identified
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Implementation depends on specific definitions of 'federally recognized tribe' within the bill text
Analysis based solely on bill abstract
Where it stands
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