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VA SB 353
Consultation with federally recognized tribes; permits and reviews, etc.
In brief
VA SB 353 is a state bill in VA: “Consultation with federally recognized tribes; permits and reviews, etc.” It was introduced on Jan 13, 2026 in the Senate, during the 2027 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: in committee. The latest action we have (Jul 21, 2026) reads: “Continued from last session”. Its sponsor is Ryan T. McDougle (Republican). CSWH lists it under the cause Indigenous sovereignty. The facts here come from State legislature (lis.virginia.gov) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- In committee
- Latest action
- Jul 21, 2026: Continued from last session
- Sponsor
- Ryan T. McDougle (Republican)
- Started in
- Senate
- Introduced
- Jan 13, 2026
- Session
- 2027
Our summary: VA SB 353 on consultation with federally recognized tribes for permits and reviews was continued from last session, latest action 2026-07-21. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/SB353
- Open States: openstates.org/va/bills/2027/SB353/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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