SB12
IntroducedVAIssuing citations; certain traffic offenses and odor of marijuana, exclusion of evidence.
Virginia · Session 2026
Status
Introduced
As of Nov 17, 2025
Last Action
Senate committee offered
Official Source
Official Full Bill TextSummary
A Virginia bill would exclude evidence obtained during traffic stops based solely on the odor of marijuana and is currently before a Senate committee. Limiting odor-based evidence in traffic stops could reduce the frequency of vehicle searches that affect cannabis consumers and, by extension, patient access and retail demand.
What
A Virginia bill would exclude evidence obtained during traffic stops based solely on the odor of marijuana and is currently before a Senate committee.
Who
retailers and patients
Why
Limiting odor-based evidence in traffic stops could reduce the frequency of vehicle searches that affect cannabis consumers and, by extension, patient access and retail demand.
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