Virginia State House And Senate Votes To Legalize Marijuana Starting In 2024
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s signature is required before the bill becomes law. If Northam signs, marijuana would be legal for individuals 21 years old and older to consume on a recreational basis. Virginia would become the 16th state to legalize marijuana. Introduced by Virginia Senator Adam Ebbin, the Senate bill would eliminate criminal penalties for simple possession and automatically expunge certain marijuana-related criminal charges from some individuals’ records. After some debate, the bill passed the Senate with a vote of 23-15....