SB 542

Virginia Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: vetoed. Latest action: May 19, 2026.

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

Bill ID VA-2026-SB-542

Session 2026

Status vetoed

Committee Appropriations; Finance and Appropriations

Senate vetoed 2026-05-19

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

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-01-13	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-05-19	Status	vetoed
2026-05-19	Latest Action	Vetoed by Governor

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