Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 636: Confederate monuments and memorials; Department of General Services to remove from Capitol Square.
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- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 636 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Confederate monuments and memorials; Department of General Services to remove from Capitol Square. Primary sponsor: Adam P. Ebbin. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Tabled in Appropriations (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.
Department of General Services; removal of Confederate monuments and memorials. Directs the Department of General Services to remove all Confederate monuments and memorials from Capitol Square. The bill directs the Department to store such monuments and memorials until such time as the General Assembly determines their final disposition. The bill also requires the Department, in coordination with the Department of Historic Resources, to review the most appropriate options for the final disposition of all monuments, memorials, and artifacts in its possession and report its findings to the Joint Committee on Rules by October 15, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam P. Ebbin | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lamont Bagby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Betsy Carr | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Josh Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Michael J. Jones | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Tabled in Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
- Reported from Rules with amendment(s) and referred to Appropriations (12-Y 6-N)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) and referring to Appropriations (4-Y 0-N)
- Reconsidered by Rules (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) and referring to Appropriations (4-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Read first time
- Placed on Calendar
- Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB636)
- Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
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