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VA HB442
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Leslie Chambers Mehta
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AI Summary
- Virginia State Crime Commission directed to analyze enforcement and regulation of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) and the substance 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) throughout the United States, in consultation with the Board of Pharmacy
- Analysis must determine federal-level enforcement and regulation status, whether states use criminalization or consumer protection approaches, and penalties for individual possession and retail sales violations
- Commission required to develop recommendations for changes to existing Virginia laws related to kratom and 7-OH enforcement or regulation
- Executive summary and report of findings must be submitted to the Governor and General Assembly by December 1, 2026
- All Commonwealth agencies required to assist the Commission with the analysis upon request
Legislative Description
Kratom; Virginia Sate Crime Commission to conduct an analysis of enforcement and regulation, report.
Last Action
Left in Committee Rules
2/18/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/18/2026
Rules: Studies1/22/2026
Rules1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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