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VA SB142
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ryan McDougle
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AI Summary
- Redirects civil penalties for illegal sales of tobacco and hemp smoking products to persons under 21 from the state treasury to local treasuries
- Maintains existing penalty structure of $500 for first violations and $2,500 for second or subsequent violations within a three-year period
- Employees who violate the law face an additional $100 penalty, with the primary penalty assessed against the retail establishment
- Allows attorneys for the Commonwealth in the county or city where the violation occurred to bring enforcement actions, with penalties now benefiting local governments
- Introduced by Senator McDougle and referred to the Committee for Courts of Justice on January 14, 2026
Legislative Description
Retail tobacco/hemp; sale of products intended for smoking to persons younger than 21 years of age.
Last Action
House Conferees: Hope, Mehta, Pence
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Courts of Justice: Criminal2/21/2026
Courts of Justice2/18/2026
Finance and Appropriations2/4/2026
Courts of Justice1/7/2026
Full Bill Text
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