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VA SB801

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Ebbin

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" by James A. Bland as Virginia's official song emeritus, a designation originally adopted by the General Assembly in 1940
  • Amends § 1-510 of the Code of Virginia, which lists all official emblems and designations of the Commonwealth
  • Virginia would retain its other official songs: "Sweet Virginia Breeze" as the popular state song and "Our Great Virginia" as the traditional state song
  • Introduced by Senator Ebbin on January 14, 2026, and referred to the Committee on General Laws and Technology

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Passed House (79-Y 18-N 0-A)

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules: Studies3/1/2026
Rules2/13/2026
General Laws and Technology1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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