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VA SB354

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Saddam Salim

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Virginia localities from adopting, enforcing, or maintaining minimum parking space requirements for any new construction approved on or after September 1, 2026, or for existing buildings undergoing material rehabilitation

  • Defines "material rehabilitation" as improvements costing at least 25% of the property's assessed value for local real estate tax purposes from the prior year

  • Preserves the right of developers and property owners to voluntarily provide parking spaces, and allows localities to regulate the design, location, and use of voluntarily provided parking

  • Exempts parking requirements established by federal or state law, including ADA accessibility requirements and electric vehicle charging infrastructure mandates

  • Declares any conflicting local ordinances void and automatically approves any development proposal denied solely due to parking mandate violations

Legislative Description

Minimum parking requirements; prohibition on mandates by localities.

Last Action

Senate committee offered

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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