Virginia HB858 replaces Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day as a legal holiday.
Virginia HB858 changes the second Monday in October from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day. This bill recognizes the contributions of American Indians and honors the first Thanksgiving in 1619. The change aims to acknowledge the historical significance of Indigenous peoples and their impact on the Commonwealth.
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