VA HB1232

Establishes a 17-member Commission on Black Land Loss in Virginia's legislative branch, comprising 10 legislators and 7 citizen members appointed by the Speaker of the House and Senate Rules Committee

Directs the Commission to study historical and current laws used to take land from Black Virginians, including discriminatory tax laws, partition sales, eminent domain, and practices targeting deceased landowners' properties

Requires identification of the degree of Black land loss measured in generational wealth and examination of intimidation, threats, and corrupt practices by officials, courts, and developers to seize Black-owned land

Mandates recommendations for reforming state and local laws to prevent Black land loss and determining appropriate compensation or relief for harmed individuals and their descendants

Commission sunsets on July 1, 2029, and must submit annual executive summaries to the General Assembly and Governor