Politician Info
A+ Patrick Hope (D - VA) LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE

Delegate Hope copatroned HB 2312 to legalize adult-use.

Holds office State House District 1

Candidate in race for State House District 1 on Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Position on Marijuana Legalization

"I have long supported setting up a retail marijuana market for the state to regulate and tax the industry. This session I voted for HB2485 to create a framework for the establishment of a retail market for marijuana." (Candidate Survey Response) 

"I support expunging non-violent marijuana offenses, in my view, it is ludicrous for people to be paying the price for a crime that has since been decriminalized. Virginia should be prioritizing support for these individuals when building out the retail market for cannabis." (Candidate Survey Response) 

 

 

Position on Marijuana Decriminalization

"I support decriminalizing simple possession of marijuana." (Candidate Survey Response) 

Position on Medical Marijuana

"Medical cannabis has had tremendous effects in treating pain management and various mental health issues, and research has shown promising results for potential uses in a number of other treatments. I proudly support the expansion of Virginia’s medical cannabis program." (Candidate Survey Response)

Sponsored Legislation

"I served as a patron on HB2555 (2025) to create a process for those convicted of felony offenses involving marijuana to get an automatic hearing to consider modifying the sentence. I have supported decriminalization, and the establishment of a regulated commercial market in Virginia." (Candidate Survey Response)

HB5058 Prohibits Search and Seizure Based Solely on the Odor of Marijuana (Chief Patron) 

 

Co-sponsored Legislation

HB 2079 Marijuana; decriminalization of simple possession; penalty

HB 1720 Public elementary & secondary school students; suspension & expulsion, cannabidiol oil and THC-A oil.

HB 2312 Marijuana; legalization of simple possession, etc.

SB5029 Prohibits Search and Seizure Based Solely on the Odor of Marijuana

Votes
SB2 Decriminalization
YES
HB972 Decriminalization
YES
SB1015 Medical Cannabis Legalization
YES

SB5029 Eliminate Traffic Stops Based On Marijuana Odor

YES

HB5058 Eliminate Traffic Stops Based On Marijuana Odor

YES
HB2113 Expungement of Certain Records
YES
SB1339 Expungement of Certain Records
YES
HB2312 Legalization
YES
SB1406 Legalization
YES
HB1862 Employment Protections for Medical Cannabis Users
YES
HB1988 Medical Cannabis Telehealth and Processing Expansion
YES
HB2218 Medical Cannabis Flower Sales
YES
SB1333 Medical Cannabis Flower Sales
YES
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