Virginia 2027 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 145 — Marijuana field test; testimony as to the results; consuming, etc., while in a motor vehicle.

Last action — Continued from last session

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill allows officers to testify about marijuana field test results in certain legal cases.

This legislation permits law enforcement to present evidence from approved marijuana field tests during trials related to marijuana use in vehicles or on school grounds. Defendants must be informed of their right to request a full chemical analysis.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you work in law enforcement or legal fields, this bill may impact how marijuana-related cases are handled in court.

Summary

Marijuana field test; testimony as to the results; consuming or possessing marijuana or marijuana products while in a motor vehicle or on public school grounds. Allows a law-enforcement officer to testify as to the results of any marijuana field test approved as accurate and reliable by the Department of Forensic Science regarding whether or not any plant material at issue is marijuana in a trial for a violation of using or consuming marijuana or marijuana products while in a motor vehicle being driven upon a public highway or consuming or possessing marijuana or marijuana products in or on public school grounds, provided the defendant has been given written notice of his right to request a full chemical analysis. Current law allows a law-enforcement officer to testify as to the results of a marijuana field test in a trial for underage possession or consumption of marijuana.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 19.2-188.1.

  • 19.2-188.1

    , 4.1-1107,

    Inserts “, 4.1-1107,”.

  • 19.2-188.1

    or 4.1-1109

    Inserts “or 4.1-1109”.

  • 19.2-188.1

    , 4.1-1107,

    Inserts “, 4.1-1107,”.

  • 19.2-188.1

    or

    Inserts “or”.

  • 19.2-188.1

    4.1-1109

    Inserts “4.1-1109”.

Action History

  1. Continued from last session

  2. Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (13-Y 0-N)

  3. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  4. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101104D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 145 do?
Marijuana field test; testimony as to the results; consuming or possessing marijuana or marijuana products while in a motor vehicle or on public school grounds. Allows a law-enforcement officer to testify as to the results of any marijuana field test approved as accurate and reliable by the Department of Forensic Science regarding whether or not any plant material at issue is marijuana in a trial for a violation of using or consuming marijuana or marijuana products while in a motor vehicle being driven upon a public highway or consuming or possessing marijuana or marijuana products in or on public school grounds, provided the defendant has been given written notice of his right to request a full chemical analysis. Current law allows a law-enforcement officer to testify as to the results of a marijuana field test in a trial for underage possession or consumption of marijuana.
Who sponsors SB 145?
SB 145 is sponsored by Ryan T. McDougle.
What is the current status of SB 145?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 145?
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