Environment
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Increases the number of eligible land conservation entities
- Supports tribal stewardship of natural resources
Risks
- None identified
StateVirginiaIntroduced
SB 422: Virginia Conservation Easement Act; definition of federally recognized tribe.
Richard Stuart
SB 422 status: Introduced — Continued from last session (updated Jul 21, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 25/100
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Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Virginia 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 placed on other types of easement holders. This bill is a recommendation of the Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of Virginia Tribes.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct economic benefit identified
Risks
- No direct economic risk identified
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Aligns state law with federal recognition of Virginia tribes
- Strengthens tribal institutional authority
Risks
- None identified
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Implementation depends on specific definitions of 'federally recognized tribe' within the bill text
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