Pro-marijuana group believes decriminalization is DOA in Virginia this year Ian Price January 3, 2019 1 minute read A bill to decriminalize simple marijuana possession in Virginia has been submitted to the General Assembly, but marijuana advocates think its chances are slim at best. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Dawgs on the road; Highfill bows out at ByrdNext: Delegate Sam Rasoul live in-studio about the 2019 General Assembly session Related Stories Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026