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VA HB1432

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Leslie Chambers Mehta

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits persons under 21 from consuming or possessing marijuana or marijuana products, with the sole penalty being seizure of the contraband by law enforcement when observed in plain sight

  • Removes the previous $25 civil penalty and mandatory substance abuse treatment/education program requirements for underage marijuana possession

  • Prohibits law enforcement from stopping, searching, or seizing persons for underage marijuana violations beyond plain-sight seizure, and bars search warrants based solely on marijuana odor; evidence obtained in violation is inadmissible

  • Persons under 21 violating this section cannot be arrested, detained, or taken into custody solely for the marijuana offense; law enforcement must notify parents of minors who violate the law

  • Requires school principals to notify parents within 24 hours of any alleged marijuana violation on school grounds, including details about the products and timing of the incident

Legislative Description

Marijuana or marijuana products; underage possession, consequences, procedures.

Last Action

Continued pursuant to House Rule 22 to 2027 in Courts of Justice

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts of Justice2/17/2026
Courts of Justice: Criminal2/7/2026
Courts of Justice2/3/2026
General Laws1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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