Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed a bill stopping renewals of license plates honoring Robert E. Lee and supporting the Sons of Confederate
Virginia governor ends renewal of plates honoring Confederate figures
Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed a bill stopping renewals of license plates honoring Robert E. Lee and supporting the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Author: Tracy Cooper
Published: 5:45 PM EDT April 8, 2026
Updated: 5:45 PM EDT April 8, 2026
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed a bill that will cease renewals of license plates honoring Robert E. Lee and the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Delegate Dan Helmer, who represents part of Fairfax County, sponsored the bill. House Bill 1344 says that all license plates still on the street are valid until their expiration, but will not be renewed.