Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: Schmidt
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Continued from last session
Jul 21, 2026
Summary
The bill directs the Director of the Department of Conservation and Recreation to form a Virginia Fungi Task Force that will assess the Commonwealth’s natural fungi, build a species database, and examine economic opportunities. The task force must deliver an initial findings report by Dec. 1, 2027 and update it at least every five years. Its work is intended to support forest health, agriculture, water quality, public safety, and public education about fungi.
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