Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1236: Historical African American cemeteries and graves; qualified organization, Fairfax burial grounds.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1236 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Historical African American cemeteries and graves; qualified organization, Fairfax burial grounds. Primary sponsor: Karrie Delaney (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Stricken from docket by Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (22-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Historical African American cemeteries and graves; qualified organization; Fairfax burial grounds. Expands the definition of a qualified organization that may receive funds for maintenance of a historical African American cemetery to include any authority created pursuant to the Park Authorities Act. The bill also adds the African American Cemetery at Bull Run Park with 101 known graves, the Enslaved Burial Ground at Bull Run Marina with five known graves, and the Enslaved Burial Ground at Ford's Mill with seven known graves in Fairfax County to the list of cemeteries for which qualified organizations may receive funds from the Department of Historic Resources for the care of historical African American cemeteries and graves.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karrie Delaney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Stricken from docket by Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (22-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1236)
- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102946D