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VA HB1103

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Keith Hodges

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds medetomidine to Virginia's existing prohibition on xylazine when intended for human consumption
  • Manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent to distribute medetomidine for human use is a Class 5 felony
  • Simple possession of medetomidine intended for human consumption is a Class 1 misdemeanor
  • Exempts legitimate veterinary uses including manufacturing, prescribing, administering, and dispensing for animal care
  • Estimated minimum fiscal impact of $50,000 due to potential increased imprisonment in state correctional facilities

Legislative Description

Medetomidine; manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing, penalties.

Last Action

Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Appropriations3/2/2026
Courts of Justice2/18/2026
Courts of Justice: Criminal2/10/2026
Courts of Justice1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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