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SB 481 Reported from Committee

Emergency services and disaster preparedness programs; inclusion of federally recognized tribes.

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Department of Emergency Management; emergency services and disaster preparedness programs; inclusion of federally recognized tribes. Requires the Department of Emergency Management to administer certain emergency services in coordination with federally recognized tribes that the Department has entered into a contract or memorandum of understanding with for assistance regarding such emergency services. This bill is a recommendation of the Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of Virginia Tribes.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 13, 2026
Last action
Jul 21, 2026 — Continued from last session
Session
2027
Momentum
49 · Moderate