Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 332: Medical marijuana; administration to terminally ill patients.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 332 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Medical marijuana; administration to terminally ill patients. Primary sponsor: Barbara Favola (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0556).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Medical cannabis; administration to terminally ill patients; report. Directs the Department of Health to promulgate regulations specifying that hospital staff may store, dispense, and administer cannabis oil when a patient has valid certification and exempts such staff from criminal penalties for possession of cannabis oil. The bill directs the Department of Health to convene a work group to discuss the implementation process for providing cannabis products to patients in medical care facilities and report on its discussion to the Chairs of the House Committee on Health and Human Services and the Senate Committee on Education and Health by November 1, 2026. This bill is identical to HB 75.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Favola | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
“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 (CHAP0556)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 556 (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 (SB332)
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB332ER)
- Enrolled
- House substitute agreed to by Senate (39-Y 1-N 0-A)
- Passed House with substitute (97-Y 1-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by House - committee substitute
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