Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 360: Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, kratom products.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 360 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, kratom products. Primary sponsor: Josh Cole (Democratic). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0595).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices; kratom products. Prohibits selling or offering for sale (i) any kratom product to a person younger than 21 years of age; (ii) any kratom product that does not include a label listing all ingredients and the required disclosure; (iii) any kratom product not stored in an area that is not directly accessible to consumers, including behind a retail counter or in a locked display case, except for kratom products required to be refrigerated which may be stored, in accordance with relevant Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority regulations, in the same beverage cooler or refrigerator as wine and beer; (iv) any kratom product containing any synthesized material, semi-synthetic alkaloid, or synthetic kratom-like compound; (v) any kratom product containing 7-hydroxymitragynine in an alkaloid fraction exceeding one percent of total alkaloids in the container or providing more than one milligram of 7-hydroxymitragynine per serving; (vi) any kratom product adulterated with any dangerous, poisonous, or otherwise deleterious non-kratom ingredient, including any substance listed as a controlled substance under state or federal law; (vii) any kratom product that is combustible or intended for vaporization or injection; (viii) any kratom product that is manufactured, packaged, or marketed in a manner attractive to children; or (ix) any kratom extract product containing residual solvent levels exceeding applicable statutory or pharmacopeial limits.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Cole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bonita Anthony | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Stacey Annie Carroll | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Nicole Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Lily V. Franklin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jackie Glass | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Liz Guzmán | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Adele McClure | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Leslie Chambers Mehta | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Cia Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Irene Shin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Glen Sturtevant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Rip Sullivan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Lee Ware | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
| Rod Willett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0595)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 595 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB360)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB360ER)
- Enrolled
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB360)
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
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