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VA HB875

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Hillary Pugh Kent

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes new Chapter 60 in Title 59.1 to regulate kratom products, defining kratom as any part of the Mitragyna speciosa plant leaf containing mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine alkaloids, or synthetic materials containing these alkaloids.

  • Prohibits selling kratom products to persons under 21 years of age, with mandatory age verification required before any sale, and prohibits retail display that allows access by minors.

  • Bans adulterated kratom products (containing fentanyl, controlled substances, or synthesized/semi-synthesized alkaloids) and products with 7-hydroxymitragynine levels exceeding 2% of the alkaloid composition.

  • Requires detailed labeling on all kratom products including manufacturer information, full ingredient list, health warnings (habit-forming potential, drug interactions, not for pregnant/breastfeeding individuals), FDA disclaimer, and serving size information with alkaloid content per serving.

  • Prohibits kratom products designed to appeal to children (candy-like, shaped as humans/animals/fruit) and products intended for smoking or vaporization, with violations subject to the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Left in Committee Courts of Justice

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/18/2026
Courts of Justice2/18/2026
Courts of Justice: Criminal1/29/2026
Courts of Justice1/13/2026

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