Five States May Amend Marijuana Laws in 2024
Florida, Hawaii, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and South Carolina are considering changes to marijuana legislation, with varying degrees of progress and public support.
- Florida voters will decide on recreational marijuana legalization in November, with a 60% approval needed for the amendment to pass.
- Hawaii's bill to legalize recreational marijuana for adults has passed the Senate and awaits further approval in the House.
- South Dakota continues efforts to legalize recreational marijuana despite previous setbacks, with a new initiative potentially appearing on the November ballot.
- Wisconsin's legislative attempts to decriminalize medical marijuana have stalled, but discussions continue.
- South Carolina's Senate has approved a bill for medical marijuana use, but it faces delays in the House.