VA HB368

Establishes uniform definitions for "American Indian," "Virginia recognized tribe," and "federally recognized tribe" in a new chapter of the Virginia Code (§§ 2.2-6100 and 2.2-6101) to be applied consistently across state law.

Replaces the term "Native American" with "American Indian" throughout approximately 40 sections of the Virginia Code, affecting statutes related to procurement, environmental justice, historic resources, hunting/fishing licenses, and vital records.

Updates references to "Tribal Nations in the Commonwealth" and "Virginia Indian tribes" with standardized terminology distinguishing between Virginia recognized tribes and federally recognized tribes.

Amends provisions governing the Secretary of the Commonwealth's role as liaison to tribes, the Ombudsman for Tribal Consultation, and the Virginia Indigenous People's Trust Fund to reflect the new definitional framework.

Modifies minority business certification definitions to include "American Indian" as a separate category alongside African American, Asian American, and Hispanic American classifications.