HB875
Kratom; manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing, penalties.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 2, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (10-Y 0-N)
Chief Patron:
Hillary Pugh Kent (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent kratom; Virginia Consumer Protection Act; penalties.
Provides that any person who knowingly manufactures, sells, gives, distributes, or possesses with the intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute kratom, when intended for human consumption, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill defines kratom as any part of the leaf of the plant Mitragyna speciosa or ... (More) any extract thereof. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104956D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/29/2026 - House: Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
- 01/29/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 01/30/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 01/30/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 02/01/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 02/02/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (10-Y 0-N)
