Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 442: Kratom; Virginia Sate Crime Commission to conduct an analysis of enforcement and regulation, report.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 442 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Kratom; Virginia Sate Crime Commission to conduct an analysis of enforcement and regulation, report. Primary sponsor: Leslie Chambers Mehta. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Virginia State Crime Commission; kratom regulation and enforcement; report. Directs the Virginia State Crime Commission (the Commission), in consultation with the Board of Pharmacy, to conduct an analysis of the enforcement and regulation of Mitragyna speciosa, commonly known as kratom, throughout the United States. The bill provides that in conducting its analysis, the Commission shall determine (i) the status of kratom enforcement and regulation at the federal level; (ii) whether states regulate kratom through criminalization or consumer protection laws; (iii) the penalties, if any, associated with violations of state law related to kratom, including individual possession and retail sales; (iv) any other information it deems relevant to kratom enforcement and regulation in the Commonwealth; and (v) any recommendations for changes to existing laws related to the enforcement or regulation of kratom. Lastly, the bill requires the Commission to submit an executive summary and report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2026.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Chambers Mehta | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Rules
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
- House subcommittee offered
- Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB442)
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104832D