Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 738: Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, kratom products.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 738 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, kratom products. Primary sponsor: Wren Williams (Republican). It lists 20 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee General Laws.
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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 the selling or offering for sale of (i) any kratom product containing any synthesized material, semi-synthetic alkaloid, or synthetic kratom-like compound; (ii) any kratom product containing 7-hydroxymitragynine in an alkaloid fraction exceeding two percent of total alkaloids in the container or providing more than one milligram of 7-hydroxymitragynine per serving; (iii) 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; (iv) any kratom product that is combustible or intended for vaporization or injection; (v) any kratom product that is manufactured, packaged, or marketed in a manner attractive to children; or (vi) any kratom extract product containing residual solvent levels exceeding applicable statutory or pharmacopeial limits.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Jason Ballard | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Josh Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Mitchell Cornett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Karen Hamilton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Hillary Pugh Kent | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Ellen H. McLaughlin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Leslie Chambers Mehta | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Israel O'Quinn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Delores Oates | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Eric Phillips | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Anne Ferrell Tata | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Otto Wachsmann | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Lee Ware | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
| Mike Webert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Madison Whittle | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Bill Wiley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Tony Wilt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Tommy Wright | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Scott Wyatt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Eric Zehr | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
“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 General Laws
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
- Assigned HGL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection
- Referred to Committee on General Laws
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105306D