An Act to amend and reenact §§ 3.2-4113, 4.1-1604, 18.2-36.3, 18.2-250, 18.2-251, 18.2-251.03 through 18.2-251.1:3, 18.2-308.1:5, 19.2-327.15, 32.1-45.4, and 54.1-3466 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-250.01, relating to possession of residue of a controlled substance; penalties; exceptions.

Description

<p class="sumtext"><b>Possession of an item containing residue of a controlled substance; penalty.</b> Creates the offense of possession of residue of a controlled substance with a tiered system of punishment. Currently, possession of any amount of a controlled substance has a tiered system of punishment as if there is a usable amount of such controlled substance. </p>

Progress

1. IntroducedJan 13, 2026
2. Sent to committeeJan 13, 2026
3. Passed the first chamberFeb 16, 2026
4. PassedFeb 17, 2026
5. Sent to committeeFeb 18, 2026
6. Passed both chambersMar 30, 2026
7. Passed both chambersMar 31, 2026
8. VetoedApr 14, 2026