A new proposal from Del. Luke E. Torian seeks to establish a dedicated grant fund in support of pharmaceutical manufacturers that qualify, according to the Virginia State House.
The legislation, known as HB800 and introduced Jan. 14, 2026, during the 2026 regular session, is formally titled: “Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Manufacturing Grant Fund; established.”
Below is a summary based on the official bill documentation, with clarifications to explain the details.
Essentially, this legislation sets up the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Manufacturing Grant Fund, which would offer performance-based grants to an eligible pharmaceutical producer located in Goochland County. The fund will apply to capital investments from July 1, 2025, onward, with potential awards totaling up to $130 million, not exceeding $15 million per year and with a cap of 20 consecutive annual payments starting with the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2026. Companies making investments of at least $2.15 billion and maintaining a minimum of 468 new full-time positions that meet specific wage and benefit requirements could qualify for grants under a memorandum of understanding, pending yearly reporting, state verification, and available funding.
The bill is sponsored by Rep. Luke E. Torian (Democrat-24th District) and Rep. Virgil Thornton (Democrat-86th District).
Torian has brought forward four other bills since the session started.
A 1980 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, Torian holds a bachelor’s degree.
Torian, a Democrat, was elected to serve the 24th House district in the Virginia State House in 2024, succeeding former representative Ellen Campbell.
In Virginia, the process for passing legislation starts with a bill’s introduction in either the House of Delegates or Senate. Bills move to committee for review and possible changes, then advance to the chamber floor for debate and votes. When both chambers pass the bill, it is sent to the governor, who may approve it, veto it, or allow it to become law without signing. The Virginia General Assembly meets every year, beginning the second Monday in January. Lawmakers introduce hundreds of bills each session, though only some ultimately become state law.
| Legislative Session | Patron(s) | Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Luke E. Torian and Virgil Thornton | HB800 | 01/14/2026 | Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Manufacturing Grant Fund; established. |
| 2026 | Luke E. Torian | HB29 | 01/14/2026 | Budget Bill. |
| 2026 | Luke E. Torian | HB30 | 01/14/2026 | Budget Bill. |
| 2026 | Luke E. Torian | HB176 | 01/14/2026 | State-facilitated IRA savings program; various changes to the program. |
| 2026 | Luke E. Torian | HB799 | 01/14/2026 | Power Transformer Manufacturing Grant Fund; created. |
| 2025 | Luke E. Torian | HB1600 | 01/08/2025 | Budget Bill. |
| 2025 | Luke E. Torian and Michelle Lopes Maldonado | HB2358 | 01/08/2025 | Current and Mature Semiconductor Technology Grant Fund; established. |
| 2025 | Luke E. Torian | HB2359 | 01/08/2025 | Commonwealth of Virginia Higher Educational Institutions Bond Act of 2025; created. |
The information in this article comes from the Virginia State House. Access the original source data here.
