Virginia Lawmakers Approve Bill To Legalize Recreational Marijuana Sales

Virginia Lawmakers Approve Bill To Legalize Recreational Marijuana Sales

Virginia House lawmakers have approved a bill to legalize and regulate recreational marijuana sales—one of several cannabis reform proposals under consideration in the 2026 session. After companion versions of the legislation advanced through a House subcommittee and a Senate committee last week, the full House General Laws Committee passed the measure from Del. Paul Krizek (D) l in a 19-2 vote on Tuesday. It next heads to the Appropriations Com…

Virginia Recreational Marijuana Sales: What to Know

Don’t miss important updates about Virginia’s marijuana program. Subscribe to our newsletter  and get the latest straight to your email! Virginia is moving closer to legalizing marijuana sales for adults, but recreational marijuana is still not available for purchase at dispensaries. The only way to currently purchase marijuana from dispensaries in Virginia is with an active medical marijuana card. Lawmakers are working on creating a regulated r…

Virginia Committee Votes 19 to 2 to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Sales, Drastically Increase Possession Limit

Legislation to create a regulated recreational marijuana market in Virginia (House Bill 642) was given approval today by the House General Laws Committee in an overwhelming 19 to 2 vote. The bill would also increase the possession limit from 1 ounce to 2.5 The measure, filed by Delegate Paul Krizek (D), serves as the House … Continue reading