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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 801: "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny;" removes designation as official state song emeritus.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 801 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny;" removes designation as official state song emeritus. Primary sponsor: Adam P. Ebbin. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 957 (effective 7/1/2026).

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Official emblems and designations; song emeritus; repeal. Repeals the designation of "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny," by James A. Bland, as set out in House Joint Resolution 10, adopted by the General Assembly of Virginia during the Session of 1940, as the official state song emeritus.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Adam P. EbbinPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Elizabeth Bennett-ParkerCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate39

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 957 (effective 7/1/2026)
  2. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
  4. Signed by Speaker
  5. Signed by President
  6. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB801ER)
  7. Enrolled
  8. Passed House (79-Y 18-N 0-A)
  9. Read third time
  10. Read second time
  11. Reported from Rules (16-Y 2-N)
  12. Subcommittee recommends reporting (4-Y 0-N)

Showing 12 most recent of 26 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source