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VA HB415

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Guzman

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the pawpaw fruit (Asimina triloba) as the official state fruit of Virginia
  • Amends § 1-510 of the Code of Virginia, which lists all official state emblems and designations
  • Adds "Fruit" to Virginia's existing roster of state symbols, which includes the state bird (Northern Cardinal), dog (American Foxhound), flower (American Dogwood), and beverage (Milk)
  • Introduced by Delegate Guzman and prefiled on January 12, 2026 for the 2026 legislative session

Legislative Description

Pawpaw (Asimina triloba); designating as official state fruit.

Last Action

Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules: Studies1/30/2026
Rules1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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