# Virginia SB145: Marijuana field test; testimony as to the results; consuming, etc., while in a motor vehicle.

Virginia SB145, Marijuana field test; testimony as to the results; consuming, etc., while in a motor vehicle., is a 2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Ryan T. McDougle (Republican); status in committee, last action 2026-01-28 (Continued to 2027 in Courts of Justice (13-Y 0-N)) (as of 2026-10-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB145-2026
- As of: 2026-10-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Bill: Virginia SB145
- State: Virginia
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Marijuana field test; testimony as to the results; consuming, etc., while in a motor vehicle.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-07
- Last action: 2026-01-28, Continued to 2027 in Courts of Justice (13-Y 0-N)
- Sponsor: Ryan T. McDougle (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Courts of Justice
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (13 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Marijuana field test; testimony as to the results; consuming or possessing marijuana or marijuana products while in a motor vehicle or on public school grounds. Allows a law-enforcement officer to testify as to the results of any marijuana field test approved as accurate and reliable by the Department of Forensic Science regarding whether or not any plant material at issue is marijuana in a trial for a violation of using or consuming marijuana or marijuana products while in a motor vehicle being driven upon a public highway or consuming or possessing marijuana or marijuana products in or on public school grounds, provided the defendant has been given written notice of his right to request a full chemical analysis. Current law allows a law-enforcement officer to testify as to the results of a marijuana field test in a trial for underage possession or consumption of marijuana.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Ryan T. McDougle (Republican), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-01-28 | Senate | Continued to 2027 in Courts of Justice | pass | 13 | 0 |   |

## Actions (3)

- 2026-01-28: Continued to 2027 in Courts of Justice (13-Y 0-N) (Senate)
- 2026-01-07: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice (Senate)
- 2026-01-07: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101104D (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2026-01-07: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1083499.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1083498.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
- [Introduced (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1083499.HTML)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1083498.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-SB145-2026 (as of 2026-10-11).