Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 858: Legal holidays; replaces Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, with Indigenous Peoples' Day.

In committee Last action February 6, 2026: Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

Plain-language summary

HB 858 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Legal holidays; replaces Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, with Indigenous Peoples' Day. Primary sponsor: Rae Cousins (Democratic). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rae Cousins (Democratic). 17 co-sponsors.