Oklahoma’s push to legalize recreational marijuana has rapidly expanded its reach, with petitions to support the measure now available for signing in more than 400 locations across over 100 cities statewide.
Organized by Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action, the campaign behind State Question 837 has built a widespread signing network to make participation as convenient as possible. Volunteers and supportive businesses have stepped in to host petition stations, ensuring that residents in every corner of the state can easily add their name. A spokesperson for the campaign tells The Marijuana Herald they plan to report initial signature numbers after Labor Day weekend.
The proposed initiative would legalize marijuana for individuals 21 and older, allowing for possession, personal cultivation of up to 12 plants, and the establishment of a licensed retail market taxed at 10%. To qualify for the 2026 general election ballot, organizers must submit about 173,000 valid signatures by early November.
With such a large network of signing sites now active, advocates say they are confident that the in-person signature requirement can be met. Oklahoma law does not allow online petition signing, making widespread physical access critical to success.
If approved by voters, Oklahoma would become the 25th state to legalize recreational marijuana, building on its existing medical program, one of the largest in the nation, second only to Florida (a state that’s also expected to vote on recreational cannabis legalization in 2026).
For a complete list of locations where residents can sign the petition, click here.
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