HB1236Introduced in the House of Delegates
Historical African American cemeteries and graves; qualified organization, Fairfax burial grounds.
Introduced by Karrie Delaney, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Stricken from docket by Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (22-Y 0-N)
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Stricken from docket by Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (22-Y 0-N) · February 4, 2026
22
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
22 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Paul Krizek | 16 | Yes |
| Kathy Tran | 18 | Yes |
| Marty Martinez | 29 | Yes |
| John Chilton McAuliff | 30 | Yes |
| Tony Wilt | 34 | Yes |
| Lily Franklin | 41 | Yes |
| Thomas Wright | 50 | Yes |
| Amy Laufer | 55 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102946D
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1236)
Stricken from docket by Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (22-Y 0-N)
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