Recreational cannabis legislation: Within the United States, there are ten states currently that have pending ballots or legislation that could shape each state's stance on recreational marijuana.
On June 27th, the state of Oklahoma approved a ballot measure to allow medicinal cannabis. The details of the new regulations in Oklahoma have yet to be disclosed to the public though.
Let's take a look at the ten states that could be next to take things a step further with recreational cannabis!
States with Potential for Recreational Cannabis Legislation
Connecticut
Recreational cannabis regulation has passed the committees it needed to and is headed for a final vote by the General Assembly in October of this year. While the state has flat out refused to consider opioid withdrawal a legal criteria to receive a medical marijuana license, there's hope for the future as October draws near.
Delaware
Delaware is one of the states that does not allow ballot initiatives, but this week, its state house will be considering full recreational marijuana. If it passes, it will go to the Senate.
Kentucky
Medical marijuana would be the next step for this red state, but the state governor, Matt Bevin, isn't in favor of the alternative medicine, as he feels there are too many "marijuana overdoses" to agree to it. However, the Attorney General is in strong support of legalization, and that's what gives this state a fighting chance.
Michigan
Medicinal marijuana has been legal in the state of Michigan for almost a decade, but now, recreational cannabis is finally on the ballot. The laws have been defined for the state already, and if approved, it will go into effect pretty quickly.
Missouri
The state of Missouri already has various ballot initiatives in the works, but in November three will be up for vote. The House recently just passed a medical cannabis initiative that is still being considered by the Senate.
New Jersey
New Jersey's medical marijuana provision is strictly limited. Currently, there are six dispensaries across the state, but its legislators are pushing to expand that to close to 100. Also, some legislators are pushing hard for recreational cannabis legislation and feel they can get it through by the end of the summer. Whether that can actually be done remains unknown at this time.
Ohio
Two years ago, the state passed its medical marijuana law, but it seems users have yet to receive any options for products. Products will hopefully be made available to the public later this year, but there is currently a constitutional amendment awaiting consideration right now.
Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island currently only has three medical dispensaries in its entire state. The push of recent legislature to expand them failed. The recreational ballot has also failed, but with Massachusetts as its neighbor, there is still hope.
South Dakota
Citizens of this state gave its 14,000 signatures to the Secretary of State this year, but were ultimately deemed "fake." This year, medical marijuana won't be happening, but with a large group of individuals wanting the alternative medicine, there is still hope.
Utah
The highly conservative and church of latter-day saints-driven state has medical cannabis on their ballot for November. While the church already put out a formal statement against the legislation, the law still has a chance to pass. 100,000 names were collected in favor of the initiative.
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