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SB 542

Virginia Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: enrolled. Latest action: April 22, 2026.

Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.

Bill ID VA-2026-SB-542
Session 2026
Status enrolled
Committee Appropriations; Finance and Appropriations
Senate enrolled 2026-04-22
Drug / Cannabis Policy
Summary

Cannabis control; retail market; penalties. Establishes a framework for the creation of a retail marijuana market in the Commonwealth, to be administered by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. The bill provides that no retail sales may occur prior to November 1, 2026.

Sponsor
Aird
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-13 Status enrolled
2026-04-22 Latest Action S Passed by for the day (21-Y 18-N 0-A)
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