Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SB 671
Cannabis control; retail market, penalties.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Aaron R. Rouse (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
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 allows the Authority to begin issuing all marijuana licenses on September 1, 2026, but provides that no retail sales may occur prior to May 1, 2027. This bill was incorporated into SB 542.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 Senate | Incorporated by Rehabilitation and Social Services | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/23/2026 12:04 pm) - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Incorporated by Rehabilitation and Social Services (SB542-Aird) (14-Y 0-N) - Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services - Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105245D