Medical cannabis program; changes requirements for product labels, dispensing cannabis products.
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 and cannabidiol included in the edible cannabis product or topical cannabis product, both defined in the bill; (ii) the number of milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol in each serving of the edible cannabis product or topical cannabis product; and (iii) the total percentage of tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol 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 tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol included in the product and the number of milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol 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.
Bill status
vetoed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Vetoed
May 2025
Introduced Jan 7, 2025
Vetoed May 2, 2025
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What changed between versions
General Laws Substitute
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Rehabilitation and Social Services Substitute
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3 edits
MINOR
The bill changed from a House substitute version to a Senate substitute version, primarily updating the committee name from 'General Laws' to 'Rehabilitation and Social Services' and adding a new definition for 'Delivery agent.' The substantive policy content regarding medical cannabis program definitions, permit requirements, and dispensing rules remains largely unchanged, with the main differences being procedural formatting and committee assignments.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on medical cannabis program regulations, product labels, and delivery requirements, with no substantive change to applicability or coverage.
DEFINITION
Added a new definition for 'Delivery agent' as an independent contractor who transports or delivers cannabis products on behalf of pharmaceutical processors or dispensing facilities.
TIMELINE
Changed the proposing committee from House Committee on General Laws to Senate Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services, reflecting the bill's progression through legislative chambers.
TECHNICAL
Updated page numbering and formatting from House substitute style to Senate substitute style, including different header layouts and page break indicators.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 17, 2025 · House of Delegates Feb 3, 2025
How they voted
39–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 40
Feb 17, 2025
D
Democratic21
100% Yea
R
Republican19
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
40
Key actions
10
Committee
5
May 2, 2025
Vetoed
Vetoed by Governor
executive
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed by for the day (47-Y 46-N)
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Vetoed
Governor's recommendation received by House
executive
Mar 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by President
upper
Mar 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by Speaker
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1989ER)
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate with substitute (30-Y 10-N)
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed by for the day
upper
Feb 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed by for the day
upper
Feb 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services with substitute (12-Y 2-N)
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Read third time and passed House (85-Y 14-N)
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from General Laws with substitute (19-Y 3-N)
lower
Jan 22, 2025
Committee
Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #5
lower
Jan 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee on General Laws
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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