UVA Law presented options for incorporating the federal Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) into Virginia code. Commissioners debated 'modest' cross‑references versus fuller statutory incorporation and asked staff to draft both approaches for return in the fall; the Supreme Court's 2023 decision upholding ICWA was discussed.

The House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee voted unanimously to advance Senate File 58 to repeal a state sunset provision that mirrors the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, arguing the move preserves tribal placement protections and provides continuity in the wake of litigation questions.