SB671Introduced in the Senate
Cannabis control; retail market, penalties.
Introduced by Aaron Rouse, District 22
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/23/2026 12:04 pm)
January 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Incorporated by Rehabilitation and Social Services (SB542-Aird) (14-Y 0-N) · January 23, 2026
14
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jones | 77 | Yes |
| Timmy French | 1 | Yes |
| Chris Head | 3 | Yes |
| Mark Peake | 8 | Yes |
| Schuyler VanValkenburg | 16 | Yes |
| Emily Brewer | 17 | Yes |
| Bill DeSteph | 20 | Yes |
| Angelia Williams Graves | 21 | Absent |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | Yes |
| Bryce Reeves | 28 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105245D
Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
Incorporated by Rehabilitation and Social Services (SB542-Aird) (14-Y 0-N)
Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/23/2026 12:04 pm)
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