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VA HB 349
Emergency services and disaster preparedness programs; inclusion of federally recognized tribes.
In brief
VA HB 349 is a state bill in VA: “Emergency services and disaster preparedness programs; inclusion of federally recognized tribes.” It was introduced on Jan 12, 2026 in the House, during the 2027 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: passed one chamber. The latest action we have (Jul 21, 2026) reads: “Continued from last session”. Its sponsor is Ellen H. McLaughlin, with 4 cosponsors. 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
- Passed one chamber
- Latest action
- Jul 21, 2026: Continued from last session
- Sponsors
- Ellen H. McLaughlin
- Paul E. Krizek (Democratic), cosponsor
- Delores L. McQuinn (Democratic), cosponsor
- Marcus B. Simon (Democratic), cosponsor
- Shelly A. Simonds (Democratic), cosponsor
- Started in
- House
- Introduced
- Jan 12, 2026
- Session
- 2027
Our summary: VA HB 349 on inclusion of federally recognized tribes in emergency services and disaster preparedness programs was continued from last session on 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/HB349
- Open States: openstates.org/va/bills/2027/HB349/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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