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Virginia Sends Cannabis Resentencing Bill to Governor's DeskLegislation

Virginia Sends Cannabis Resentencing Bill to Governor's Desk

Virginia lawmakers passed a bill allowing people incarcerated for marijuana offenses to seek resentencing. Gov. Abigail Spanberger now decides whether to sign it into law.

Mar 10, 2026
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Virginia Senate Passes Marijuana Resentencing Bill, Sends to GovernorLegislation

Virginia Senate Passes Marijuana Resentencing Bill, Sends to Governor

Virginia's Senate voted 21-19 to send marijuana resentencing legislation to Governor Youngkin, who has 30 days to decide its fate. The bill would let people with prior cannabis convictions seek relief for conduct now legal.

Mar 7, 2026
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Virginia Advances Resentencing Bills for Cannabis ConvictionsLegislation

Virginia Advances Resentencing Bills for Cannabis Convictions

Virginia House and Senate committees advanced companion bills Monday creating a resentencing pathway for marijuana convictions, while separate legislation to establish commercial cannabis sales also moves forward.

Mar 3, 2026
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Virginia Lawmakers Advance Competing Cannabis Sales BillsLegislation

Virginia Lawmakers Advance Competing Cannabis Sales Bills

Virginia's House and Senate passed competing marijuana sales bills Monday, setting up final votes and negotiations. A separate resentencing measure for past cannabis convictions also advanced.

Feb 17, 2026
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Virginia Advances Commercial Cannabis Sales After Years of DelaysLegislation

Virginia Advances Commercial Cannabis Sales After Years of Delays

Virginia's Assembly Appropriations Committee approved legislation establishing legal marijuana sales and resentencing past cannabis convictions, advancing the bills after years of stalled reform efforts.

Feb 12, 2026
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Virginia Senate Advances Marijuana Sales Bill, Resentencing ReliefLegislation

Virginia Senate Advances Marijuana Sales Bill, Resentencing Relief

Virginia Senate committee approved bills to create legal marijuana sales and allow resentencing for cannabis convictions, though both face uncertain prospects in the full legislature.

Feb 5, 2026
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