HB1103
Medetomidine; manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing, penalties.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 12, 2026
House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
Chief Patron:
Keith Hodges (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing medetomidine; penalties.
Provides that any person who knowingly manufactures, sells, gives, distributes, or possesses with the intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute the substance medetomidine, when intended for human consumption, is guilty of a Class 5 felony. Under the bill, any person who knowingly possesses medetomidine, when intended for human consumption, ... (More) is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Under the bill, it is not an offense to (i) manufacture medetomidine for legitimate veterinary use; (ii) distribute or sell medetomidine for authorized veterinary use; (iii) possess, administer, prescribe, or dispense medetomidine in good faith for use by animals within the course of legitimate veterinary practice; or (iv) possess or administer medetomidine pursuant to a valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103688D
- 01/14/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/14/2026 6:17 pm)
- 01/14/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/17/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1103)
- 02/10/2026 - House: Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
- 02/10/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 02/11/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)
- 02/12/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
