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SB826 — Marijuana; creates framework for retail sales.
Last action — Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB542-Aird) (15-Y 0-N)
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House of Delegates
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Summary
Marijuana; creates framework for retail sales.
Bill Text
We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.
Read SB826 on the official Virginia source →Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
This bill amends 23 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 1-404, 2.2-221, 2.2-509.1, 2.2-511, 2.2-1119, 2.2-2818.
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1-404
and Cannabis
Inserts “and Cannabis”.
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2.2-221
and Cannabis
Inserts “and Cannabis”.
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2.2-221
and Cannabis
Inserts “and Cannabis”.
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2.2-509.1
and Cannabis
Inserts “and Cannabis”.
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2.2-511
and Cannabis
Inserts “and Cannabis”.
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2.2-1119
and Cannabis
Inserts “and Cannabis”.
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2.2-1119
CANNABIS EQUITY REINVESTMENT BOARD SECTIONS
Inserts “CANNABIS EQUITY REINVESTMENT BOARD SECTIONS”.
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2.2-1119
and Cannabis
Inserts “and Cannabis”.
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2.2-2818
and Cannabis
Inserts “and Cannabis”.
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2.2-2905
and Cannabis
Inserts “and Cannabis”.
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2.2-3114
and Cannabis
Inserts “and Cannabis”.
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2.2-3705.3
and Cannabis
Inserts “and Cannabis”.
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2.2-3711
business'→ business'sReplaces “business'” with “business's”.
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2.2-3711
and Cannabis
Inserts “and Cannabis”.
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2.2-3711
and Cannabis
Inserts “and Cannabis”.
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2.2-3802
and Cannabis
Inserts “and Cannabis”.
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2.2-4024
and Cannabis
Inserts “and Cannabis”.
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2.2-4345
and Cannabis
Inserts “and Cannabis”.
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3.2-1010
and Cannabis
Inserts “and Cannabis”.
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3.2-3008
and Cannabis
Inserts “and Cannabis”.
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3.2-3906
Establishing criteria for or a list of pesticides that may be used on cannabis cultivated in compliance with Subtitle II (§ 4.1-600 et seq.) of Title 4.1 or Chapter 41.1 (§ 3.2-4112 et seq.) of Title 3.2; and
Inserts “Establishing criteria for or a list of pesticides that may be used on cannabis cultivated in compliance with Subtitle II (§ 4.1-600 et seq.) of Title 4.1 or Chapter 41.1 (§ 3.2-4112 et seq.) of Title 3.2; and”.
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3.2-3906
11.
Inserts “11.”.
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3.2-4113
Chapter 11 (§ 4.1-1100 et seq.) of Title 4.1 or § 18.2-247,→ Subtitle II of Title 4.1 or §Replaces “Chapter 11 (§ 4.1-1100 et seq.) of Title 4.1 or § 18.2-247,” with “Subtitle II of Title 4.1 or §”.
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3.2-4113
, 18.2-248.1Strikes “, 18.2-248.1”.
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3.2-4113
Chapter 11 (§ 4.1-1100 et seq.) of Title 4.1 or § 18.2-247,→ Subtitle II of Title 4.1 or §Replaces “Chapter 11 (§ 4.1-1100 et seq.) of Title 4.1 or § 18.2-247,” with “Subtitle II of Title 4.1 or §”.
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3.2-4113
18.2-248.1,Strikes “18.2-248.1,”.
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3.2-4114
C. The Board shall adopt regulations (i) establishing acceptable testing practices for a hemp product intended for smoking, (ii) identifying the contaminants for which a hemp product intended for smoking shall be tested, and (iii) establishing the maximum level of allowable contamination for each contaminant.
Inserts “C. The Board shall adopt regulations (i) establishing acceptable testing practices for a hemp product intended for smoking, (ii) identifying the contaminants for which a hemp product intended for smoking shall be tested, and (iii) establishing the maximum level of allowable contamination for each contaminant.”.
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3.2-4114
D. The Board shall adopt regulations establishing (i) labeling and packaging requirements for a hemp product intended for smoking and a hemp product that is an industrial hemp extract intended for human consumption and (ii) advertising requirements for a hemp product intended for smoking and a hemp product that is an industrial hemp extract intended for human consumption.
Inserts “D. The Board shall adopt regulations establishing (i) labeling and packaging requirements for a hemp product intended for smoking and a hemp product that is an industrial hemp extract intended for human consumption and (ii) advertising requirements for a hemp product intended for smoking and a hemp product that is an industrial hemp extract intended for human consumption.”.
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3.2-4114
E. With the exception of § 2.2-4031, neither the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) nor public participation guidelines adopted pursuant thereto shall apply to the regulations adopted pursuant to subsections C or D. Prior to adopting any regulation pursuant to subsections C or D, the Board shall publish a notice of opportunity to comment in the Virginia Register of Regulations and post the action on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall. Such notice of opportunity to comment shall contain (i) a summary of the proposed regulation; (ii) the text of the proposed regulation; and (iii) the name, address, and telephone number of the agency contact person responsible for receiving public comments. Such notice shall be made at least 60 days in advance of the last date prescribed in such notice for submittals of public comment. The legislative review provisions of subsections A and B of § 2.2-4014 shall apply to the promulgation or final adoption process for regulations adopted pursuant to subsections C or D. The Board shall consider and keep on file all public comments received for any regulation adopted pursuant to subsections C or D.
Inserts “E. With the exception of § 2.2-4031, neither the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) nor public participation guidelines adopted pursuant thereto shall apply to the regulations adopted pursuant to subsections C or D. Prior to adopting any regulation pursuant to subsections C or D, the Board shall publish a notice of opportunity to comment in the Virginia Register of Regulations and post the action on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall. Such notice of opportunity to comment shall contain (i) a summary of the proposed regulation; (ii) the text of the proposed regulation; and (iii) the name, address, and telephone number of the agency contact person responsible for receiving public comments. Such notice shall be made at least 60 days in advance of the last date prescribed in such notice for submittals of public comment. The legislative review provisions of subsections A and B of § 2.2-4014 shall apply to the promulgation or final adoption process for regulations adopted pursuant to subsections C or D. The Board shall consider and keep on file all public comments received for any regulation adopted pursuant to subsections C or D.”.
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3.2-4114.2
or license
Inserts “or license”.
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3.2-4114.2
or license
Inserts “or license”.
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3.2-4116
D. A processor that processes a hemp product intended for smoking shall make available the results of the testing conducted in accordance with § 3.2-4122 to each retail establishment that offers for sale the processor's hemp product intended for smoking.
Inserts “D. A processor that processes a hemp product intended for smoking shall make available the results of the testing conducted in accordance with § 3.2-4122 to each retail establishment that offers for sale the processor's hemp product intended for smoking.”.
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3.2-5145.6
As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:
Inserts “As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:”.
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3.2-5145.6
"Edible marijuana product" means the same as that term is defined in § 4.1-600.
Inserts “"Edible marijuana product" means the same as that term is defined in § 4.1-600.”.
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3.2-5145.6
"Food" means any article that is intended for human consumption and introduction into commerce, whether the article is simple, mixed, or compound, and all substances or ingredients used in the preparation thereof. "Food" does not mean drug as defined in § 54.1-3401.
Inserts “"Food" means any article that is intended for human consumption and introduction into commerce, whether the article is simple, mixed, or compound, and all substances or ingredients used in the preparation thereof. "Food" does not mean drug as defined in § 54.1-3401.”.
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3.2-5145.7
A. An edible marijuana product is a food and is subject to the requirements of this chapter and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.
Inserts “A. An edible marijuana product is a food and is subject to the requirements of this chapter and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.”.
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3.2-5145.7
B. An edible marijuana product that does not comply with the provisions of § 4.1-689 or health and safety regulations adopted pursuant thereto shall be deemed to be adulterated.
Inserts “B. An edible marijuana product that does not comply with the provisions of § 4.1-689 or health and safety regulations adopted pursuant thereto shall be deemed to be adulterated.”.
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3.2-5145.8
A manufacturer of an edible marijuana product shall be an approved source if the manufacturer operates:
Inserts “A manufacturer of an edible marijuana product shall be an approved source if the manufacturer operates:”.
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3.2-5145.8
1. Under inspection by the Commissioner in the location in which such manufacturing occurs; and
Inserts “1. Under inspection by the Commissioner in the location in which such manufacturing occurs; and”.
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3.2-5145.8
2. In compliance with the laws, regulations, or criteria that pertain to the manufacturer of edible marijuana products in the location in which such manufacturing occurs.
Inserts “2. In compliance with the laws, regulations, or criteria that pertain to the manufacturer of edible marijuana products in the location in which such manufacturing occurs.”.
Action History
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S Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB542-Aird) (15-Y 0-N)
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S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB826)
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S Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/26/2026 11:16 am)
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S Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
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S Presented and ordered printed 26101012D
Sponsors
- L. Louise Lucas · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →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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Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB826 do?
- Marijuana; creates framework for retail sales.
- Who sponsors SB826?
- SB826 is sponsored by L. Louise Lucas.
- What is the current status of SB826?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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