Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 671: Cannabis control; retail market, penalties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 671 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Cannabis control; retail market, penalties. Primary sponsor: Aaron Rouse (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2026): Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/23/2026 12:04 pm).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Cannabis control; retail market; penalties. Establishes a framework for the creation of a retail marijuana market in the Commonwealth, to be administered by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. The bill allows the Authority to begin issuing all marijuana licenses on September 1, 2026, but provides that no retail sales may occur prior to May 1, 2027. This bill was incorporated into SB 542.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rouse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/23/2026 12:04 pm)
- Incorporated by Rehabilitation and Social Services (SB542-Aird) (14-Y 0-N)
- Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105245D