State • Virginia

SB 821: Kratom; Virginia State Crime Commission to conduct an analysis of enforcement & regulation, report.

Luther CifersIntroduced

SB 821 status: Introduced — Continued from last session (updated Jul 21, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

Virginia is having a group of experts study kratom to see if the state needs stricter rules for it. They are writing a report to suggest how the state should best control and regulate the substance.

Key analysis

Constitutionality75%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct effect on environmental policy identified

Risks

  • No direct effect on environmental policy identified

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
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

Bill metadata only

Warning

Bill status is purely administrative; specific regulatory outcomes are not defined

Limitation

Source quality is low; no full bill text available

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Continued from last session

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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