Florida’s marijuana legalization campaign just got sent back to the starting line.State officials in Florida have reset the signature count for the Smart & Safe Florida ballot initiative to zero, wiping out hundreds of thousands of previously gathered petitions. The move comes after a new election law—signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis—changed the rules so that signatures can’t … [Read more...] about Florida Hits the Reset Button on Legalization—Again
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Florida Cannabis Campaign Asks High Court To Reinstate Tossed Ballot Signatures
A campaign working to legalize marijuana in Florida is turning to the state’s Supreme Court in an effort to revive tens of thousands of petition signatures that officials ruled invalid.Backers of the proposed legalization measure argue that roughly 70,000 signatures—discarded by state authorities—should still count toward the total needed to qualify for the ballot. The group is … [Read more...] about Florida Cannabis Campaign Asks High Court To Reinstate Tossed Ballot Signatures
Florida Cannabis Campaign Runs Out of Gas Before the Finish Line
A proposal to legalize recreational cannabis in Florida will not appear on the state’s 2026 ballot, according to state election officials, dealing a blow to advocates who had hoped to bring the issue before voters this November.The citizen-led constitutional amendment fell short of the required number of verified petition signatures needed to qualify. Under Florida law, … [Read more...] about Florida Cannabis Campaign Runs Out of Gas Before the Finish Line
High Hopes in the Sunshine State: Florida Tries to Pass the Joint—Legislatively
Florida lawmakers are once again venturing into cannabis reform, this time with a proposal that aims to legalize recreational marijuana while loosening the grip of a tightly controlled medical cannabis market. The newly introduced bill would allow adult-use marijuana and significantly expand business licensing, signaling a shift toward a more open and competitive industry.Under … [Read more...] about High Hopes in the Sunshine State: Florida Tries to Pass the Joint—Legislatively
Don’t Take the Kids, I’ve Got a Card
Florida lawmakers are weighing a new bill that would protect medical marijuana patients from losing parental rights simply because they use cannabis legally. The proposal would bar courts from denying custody, visitation, or parenting time based solely on a parent’s status as a state-approved medical marijuana patient.Supporters say the bill addresses a real problem: parents … [Read more...] about Don’t Take the Kids, I’ve Got a Card
Sunshine State High Hopes: Florida Eyes Recreational Cannabis Comeback in 2026
Florida may be gearing up for a second attempt to legalize recreational marijuana, aiming for a spot on the November 2026 ballot. This follows a previous push for the 2024 election that was derailed by the state Supreme Court, which found the language of the proposed amendment potentially misleading.Advocates remain undeterred, learning from past challenges and crafting a new … [Read more...] about Sunshine State High Hopes: Florida Eyes Recreational Cannabis Comeback in 2026
High Court, Low Tolerance: Florida AG Wants Pot Measure Pulled from the Ballot
Florida’s top legal official has thrown down a legal gauntlet, urging the state Supreme Court to prevent a proposed marijuana legalization amendment from appearing on the 2026 ballot. Attorney General James Uthmeier, joined by several business and anti-marijuana organizations, has filed formal briefs arguing that the initiative — crafted by the political committee Smart … [Read more...] about High Court, Low Tolerance: Florida AG Wants Pot Measure Pulled from the Ballot
Twice as Nice: Florida GOP’s Medical Marijuana Proposal Puts Veterans First (and Makes Paperwork Less Painful)
A Republican state senator in Florida has introduced legislation that would expand the state’s medical marijuana program in ways that are both practical and politically notable, signaling continued momentum for reform within a traditionally conservative framework.The proposal would extend the validity of medical marijuana patient identification cards from one year to two years, … [Read more...] about Twice as Nice: Florida GOP’s Medical Marijuana Proposal Puts Veterans First (and Makes Paperwork Less Painful)
Vets Get a Break, Public Puffs Get Paused in Florida
Florida lawmakers are advancing bills that could reshape medical marijuana access and public use. One proposal would cut the medical marijuana ID fee for veterans from $75 to $15, requiring standard military documentation.Another bill seeks to ban smoking or vaping cannabis in public spaces, including streets, parks, beaches, schools, and even airport smoking rooms.These … [Read more...] about Vets Get a Break, Public Puffs Get Paused in Florida
Florida’s Pot Showdown: Supreme Court to Decide 2026 Legalization Measure
Florida is once again at the center of a heated legal showdown over cannabis. The state’s attorney general has asked the Florida Supreme Court to review the constitutionality of a proposed marijuana legalization initiative aimed at the 2026 ballot. The court has accepted the request, setting deadlines for state officials and campaign representatives to file briefs in the coming … [Read more...] about Florida’s Pot Showdown: Supreme Court to Decide 2026 Legalization Measure
