2026 Adult-Use Cannabis Business Opportunities in Virginia Under HB 642
By Yolanda Clarke, Charles Alovisetti, Jack Crain
Jan 23, 2026
On January 13, 2026 the Virginia House of Delegates prefiled House Bill 642 (HB 642), which establishes a proposed framework for the creation of a regulated commercial adult-use marijuana market in the Commonwealth. Changes to the bill are anticipated as the legislative session progresses, and additional details governing the commercial cannabis program will be detailed in regulation. Under HB 642, those regulations must be promulgated no later than September 1, 2026. Here's what that means for operators.