Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 354: Minimum parking requirements; prohibition on mandates by localities.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 354 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Minimum parking requirements; prohibition on mandates by localities. Primary sponsor: Saddam Salim (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Senate committee offered.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Minimum parking requirements; prohibition on mandates by localities. Provides that no locality shall adopt, enforce, or maintain any ordinance, policy, or requirement that mandates a minimum number of parking spaces for any new building, structure, or other use or any existing building, structure, or other use that is undergoing material rehabilitation, defined in the bill. The bill has a delayed effective date of September 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddam Salim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Kannan Srinivasan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate committee offered
- Failed to report from Local Government with amendments (7-Y 7-N)
- Senate committee offered
- Referred to Committee on Local Government
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104837D