# Virginia HB391: Medical cannabis program; product labels, delivery, marijuana delivery operators.

Virginia HB391, Medical cannabis program; product labels, delivery, marijuana delivery operators., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Alex Q. Askew (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-04-22 (Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (34-Y 5-N 0-A)); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-12).

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## Facts
- Bill: Virginia HB391
- State: Virginia
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Medical cannabis program; product labels, delivery, marijuana delivery operators.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-12
- Last action: 2026-04-22, Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (34-Y 5-N 0-A)
- Sponsor: Alex Q. Askew (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: yes
- Roll calls: 9 (354 yes, 5 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 5

## Summary

Medical cannabis program; product labels; delivery. Changes the requirements for what is included on medical cannabis product labels affixed by pharmaceutical processors to include (i) the total milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) included in the edible cannabis product or topical cannabis product, both defined in the bill; (ii) the number of milligrams of THC and CBD in each serving of the edible cannabis product or topical cannabis product; and (iii) the total percentage of THC and CBD included in the inhalable cannabis product, defined in the bill. Under current law, the product label of any medical cannabis product is required to include the total percentage and milligrams of THC and CBD included in the product and the number of milligrams of THC and CBD in each serving.The bill also allows a pharmaceutical processor or cannabis dispensing facility to dispense or deliver cannabis products in person to a patient or such patient's registered agent, parent, or legal guardian at any residence, including a temporary residence or business. However, the bill prohibits dispensing or delivering cannabis products to (a) any military base, child day center, school, or correctional facility; (b) the State Capitol; or (c) any public gathering places, including sporting events, festivals, fairs, races, concerts, and terminals of public transportation companies. The bill also specifies that all transportation or delivery of usable cannabis, botanical cannabis, cannabis oil, or cannabis products, whether by an employee or delivery agent, shall comply with all relevant laws and regulations and provides that the Board of Directors of the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority may suspend or revoke the privileges of any employee or delivery agent to transport or deliver such products for failure to comply. The bill also provides that the 12-month stability testing period for medical cannabis products begins on the date the cannabis product is tested, rather than the date of product registration approval and that any medical cannabis product with an expiration date exceeding 12 months shall be supported by stability testing measured from the testing date, rather than the date of product registration approval. The bill contains technical amendments.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Clearer medical cannabis labels for patients: benefit, low. Virginia cannabis processors must provide complete, accurate, clear, and uniform product labels, including on their websites. Labels must list all active and inactive ingredients. Edible and topical labels must show total and per-serving milligrams of THC and CBD; inhalable labels must show total p…
- Cannabis processors can grow after permitting: benefit, low. A pharmaceutical processor can begin growing cannabis once the Virginia Board of Pharmacy issues its permit. This authorization applies to cultivation, not an automatic right to start dispensing products.
- Medical cannabis delivery with access limits: mixed, low. Eligible patients can receive medical cannabis in person at a home, temporary residence, or business. Patients must live in Virginia or temporarily stay there and have a valid written certification. Recipients can also include registered agents or, for minors and vulnerable adults, parents or legal…
- Cannabis processors keep fewer delivery records: mixed, low. Cannabis processors no longer must keep evidence of criminal background checks for delivery agents. They still must keep that evidence for processor employees. This reduces processor paperwork but removes a required record of delivery-agent screening; it does not eliminate background-check rules.
- Cannabis strength varies within testing limits: mixed, low. A cannabis product's on-site THC level can be up to 15% above or below its approved registered level. Products expiring more than 12 months after testing require stability testing, and processors must set a testing schedule. Products expiring within 12 months do not need stability testing under thi…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Alex Q. Askew (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-22 | Senate | Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation | pass | 34 | 5 |   |
| 2026-04-22 | House | House concurred in Governor's recommendation Block Vote | pass | 99 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-03 | Senate | Passed Senate Block Vote | pass | 40 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-02 | Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) | pass | 39 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-02 | Senate | Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) | pass | 0 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-27 | Senate | Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services | pass | 15 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-02 | House | Read third time and passed House Block Vote | pass | 99 | 0 |   |
| 2026-01-27 | House | Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) | pass | 21 | 0 |   |
| 2026-01-23 | House | Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) | pass | 7 | 0 |   |

## Actions (40)

- 2026-04-22: Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (34-Y 5-N 0-A) (Senate)
- 2026-04-22: House concurred in Governor's recommendation Block Vote (99-Y 0-N 0-A) (House)
- 2026-04-22: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1051) (Governor)
- 2026-04-22: Reenrolled bill text (HB391ER2) (House)
- 2026-04-22: Reenrolled (House)
- 2026-04-22: Approved by Governor-Chapter 1051 (effective 7/1/2026) (Governor)
- 2026-04-22: Signed by President (Senate)
- 2026-04-22: Signed by Speaker (House)
- 2026-04-22: Governor's recommendation adopted (Governor)
- 2026-04-13: Governor's recommendation received by House (Governor)
- 2026-03-14: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 (Governor)
- 2026-03-14: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026 (House)
- 2026-03-12: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB391) (House)
- 2026-03-10: Enrolled (House)
- 2026-03-10: Enrolled (House)
- 2026-03-10: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB391ER) (House)
- 2026-03-10: Enrolled (House)
- 2026-03-10: Signed by President (Senate)
- 2026-03-10: Signed by Speaker (House)
- 2026-03-03: Passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) (Senate)
- 2026-03-03: Read third time (Senate)
- 2026-03-02: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) (Senate)
- 2026-03-02: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) (Senate)
- 2026-03-02: Rules suspended (Senate)
- 2026-02-27: Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-Y 0-N) (Senate)
- 2026-02-05: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB391) (House)
- 2026-02-03: Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services (Senate)
- 2026-02-03: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (Senate)
- 2026-02-02: Read third time and passed House Block Vote (99-Y 0-N 0-A) (House)
- 2026-01-30: Engrossed by House as amended (House)
- 2026-01-30: committee amendments agreed to (House)
- 2026-01-30: Read second time (House)
- 2026-01-29: Read first time (House)
- 2026-01-27: Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (21-Y 0-N) (House)
- 2026-01-23: House subcommittee offered (House)
- 2026-01-23: Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N) (House)
- 2026-01-20: Assigned HGL sub: Subcommittee #5 (House)
- 2026-01-19: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB391) (House)
- 2026-01-12: Referred to Committee on General Laws (House)
- 2026-01-12: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103544D (House)

## Bill text

- Chaptered, 2026-04-22: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1225201.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1225200.PDF)
- Reenrolled, 2026-04-22: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1219878.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1219877.PDF)
- Gov Recommendation, 2026-04-13: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1219513.HTML)
- Enrolled, 2026-03-10: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1198078.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1198077.PDF)
- Engrossed, 2026-01-30: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1099873.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1099872.PDF)
- Amendment, 2026-01-27: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1098361.HTML)
- Amendment, 2026-01-23: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1095980.HTML), [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096153.HTML)
- Introduced, 2026-01-12: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1084255.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1084254.PDF)

## Related bills

- HB5: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. (signed)
- SB199: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. (signed)
- HB95: Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with rental agreement. (signed)
- HB1393: Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals. (signed)
- HB834: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, termination by landlord. (signed)
- HB675: Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil penalty. (signed)

## Sources
- [Chaptered (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1225201.HTML)
- [Chaptered (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1225200.PDF)
- [Reenrolled (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1219878.HTML)
- [Reenrolled (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1219877.PDF)
- [Gov Recommendation (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1219513.HTML)
- [Enrolled (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1198078.HTML)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1198077.PDF)
- [Engrossed (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1099873.HTML)
- [Engrossed (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1099872.PDF)
- [Amendment (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1098361.HTML)
- [Amendment (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1095980.HTML)
- [Amendment (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096153.HTML)
- [Introduced (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1084255.HTML)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1084254.PDF)

## Related
- [HB5: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB5-2026)
- [SB199: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB199-2026)
- [HB95: Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB95-2026)
- [HB1393: Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1393-2026)
- [HB834: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, terminat…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB834-2026)
- [HB675: Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB675-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB391-2026 (as of 2026-10-12).