Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1266: Retail tobacco and hemp products; possession intended for smoking by person younger than 21 years.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1266 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Retail tobacco and hemp products; possession intended for smoking by person younger than 21 years. Primary sponsor: Tara Durant (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2025): Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB1395-Peake) (14-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Possession of retail tobacco products and hemp products intended for smoking by a person younger than 21 years of age prohibited; penalty. Prohibits any person younger than 21 years of age from possessing any retail tobacco product or hemp product intended for smoking, as those terms are defined in relevant law. Any person who violates such prohibition is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Durant | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB1395-Peake) (14-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1266)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101660D