Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct effect on environmental policy identified
Risks
- No direct effect on environmental policy identified
StateVirginiaIntroduced
SB 821: Kratom; Virginia State Crime Commission to conduct an analysis of enforcement & regulation, report.
Luther Cifers
SB 821 status: Introduced — Continued from last session (updated Jul 21, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
Bill metadata only
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
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Constitutionality75%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Directs a state-level commission to study the regulation and enforcement of kratom, which may lead to future policy recommendations.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- May provide regulatory clarity for retailers in the future
Risks
- Potential for future restrictions on product availability
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Supports data-driven approaches to public health and safety
Risks
- Could lead to future criminalization or enforcement changes
Technology Industry
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Civic Accountability
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Public Health & Safety
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
Bill status is purely administrative; specific regulatory outcomes are not defined
Analysis scope
Source quality is low; no full bill text available
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