VA
Virginia
Cannabis is legal for recreational and medical use in Virginia. Adults 21+ can legally purchase and possess cannabis.
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● LIVE STATUS
Updated 25 days ago · April 26, 2026
Legislative Pressure · 12 bills tracked
▲ 28% Pro-Access · 4 bills
3 bills · 33% Restrictive ▼
Mixed signals — competing bills in play. No clear direction yet.
Virginia Bills Tracker
12 bills tracked
HB642
In Committee
Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.
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🕐 Passed by for the day · Apr 23, 2026
🗳 Vote: MAR 13
HB642 establishes a framework for a retail marijuana market in Virginia, impacting consumers, operators, and public safety through new regulations and penalties. View full bill text →
HB26
▼ Restrictive
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Marijuana-related offenses; modification of sentence, sunset.
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🕐 Passed by for the day · Apr 23, 2026
🗳 Vote: MAR 12
HB26 allows individuals convicted of certain marijuana offenses to petition for sentence modification, offering relief to those impacted by past cannabis prohibition. View full bill text →
SB542
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Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.
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🕐 Passed by for the day (21-Y 18-N 0-A) · Apr 22, 2026
🗳 Vote: APR 22
SB542 establishes a framework for a retail marijuana market in Virginia, impacting consumers, operators, and public safety. View full bill text →
SB62
▼ Restrictive
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Marijuana-related offenses; modification of sentence, sunset.
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🕐 Passed by for the day (21-Y 18-N 0-A) · Apr 22, 2026
🗳 Vote: APR 22
SB62 allows individuals convicted of certain marijuana offenses to petition for sentence modification, offering a pathway to relief for those impacted by past cannabis prohibition in Virginia. View full bill text →
SB230
▲ Pro-Access
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Police and court records; expungement of records, delayed effective date.
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🕐 Governor's amendments nos. 1 and 3 agreed to (72-Y 25-N 0-A) · Apr 22, 2026
🗳 Vote: APR 22
SB230 delays the expungement of cannabis-related police and court records until July 1, 2026, impacting individuals seeking relief from past convictions. View full bill text →
SB142
▼ Restrictive
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Retail tobacco/hemp; sale of products intended for smoking to persons younger than 21 years of age.
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🕐 Failed to Pass from conference · Mar 14, 2026
🗳 Vote: MAR 10
SB142 failed, meaning Virginia's age restriction for purchasing retail tobacco and hemp products intended for smoking remains 18, not 21, impacting youth access and public health. View full bill text →
HB1432
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Marijuana or marijuana products; underage possession, consequences, procedures.
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🕐 Continued pursuant to House Rule 22 to 2027 in Courts of Justice · Feb 17, 2026
🗳 Vote: FEB 11
HB1432 establishes civil penalties and diversion programs for underage cannabis possession, impacting youth, parents, and public health in Virginia. View full bill text →
SB543
Passed
Marijuana and hemp products; enforcement.
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🕐 Approved by Governor-Chapter 1016 (effective 7/1/2026) · Apr 22, 2026
SB543 clarifies enforcement authority for illicit cannabis and hemp products, impacting consumer safety and the regulated market in Virginia. View full bill text →
HB391
▲ Pro-Access
Passed
Medical cannabis program; product labels, delivery, marijuana delivery operators.
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🕐 Approved by Governor-Chapter 1051 (effective 7/1/2026) · Apr 22, 2026
HB391 mandates specific product labeling for medical cannabis and permits home delivery, enhancing patient access and safety in Virginia. View full bill text →
HB75
▲ Pro-Access
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Medical cannabis; administration to terminally ill patients, report.
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🕐 Approved by Governor-Chapter 555 (effective 7/1/2026) · Apr 13, 2026
HB75 allows terminally ill patients to receive medical cannabis from a licensed provider, expanding access for those with critical needs. View full bill text →
SB332
▲ Pro-Access
Passed
Medical marijuana; administration to terminally ill patients.
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🕐 Approved by Governor-Chapter 556 (effective 7/1/2026) · Apr 13, 2026
SB332 allows terminally ill patients to be administered medical cannabis by a caregiver, improving end-of-life care access in Virginia. View full bill text →
HB637
▼ Restrictive
Vetoed
Possession of residue of a controlled substance unlawful; penalties exceptions.
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✗ Vetoed
🕐 House sustained Governor's veto · Apr 22, 2026
HB637 decriminalizes possession of cannabis residue, reducing penalties for consumers and the public in Virginia. View full bill text →
Overview
Marijuana is fully legal in Virginia for adults 21+. Virginia legalized personal cannabis use in 2021 via HB 2312, with home cultivation allowed immediately and licensed retail sales launching January 2024. Virginia has one of the higher excise tax rates among recreational states.
What This Means for You
- ✓ You can legally buy cannabis at licensed dispensaries
- ✓ Must be 21 or older to purchase or possess
- ⓘ Possession limit: 4 oz
- ⓘ Home grow: 4 plants
