Signature drives to reform state cannabis laws are now underway in Oklahoma, Oregon and Florida, with all three campaigns working to qualify initiatives for the November 2026 ballot.
Activists in these three states are currently gathering signatures in hopes of putting their proposal to a vote of the people next year, with Florida and Oklahoma each vying to become the 25th recreational cannabis state.
Below is a breakdown of these three efforts.
Oklahoma: State Question 837
In Oklahoma, Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action is backing State Question 837, a constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana for adults 21 and older. The measure would allow possession of up to eight ounces purchased from licensed retailers, as well as home cultivation of up to 12 plants per adult. Nonmedical purchases would carry a 10% excise tax, with revenue directed to state programs.
Organizers, who began signature gathering in August, must submit 172,993 valid signatures by November 3, 2025. A new state law requires signatures to be collected from across multiple counties, preventing campaigns from relying solely on the state’s population centers.
State Question 837 is currently available for signing at over 500 locations throughout the state.
Oregon: Cannabis Social Lounges Initiative
In Oregon, the Oregon Cannabis Cafe Coalition is advancing an initiative that would legalize licensed cannabis consumption lounges. Those 21 and older would be allowed to bring their own marijuana and use it on-site, while sales of cannabis products would remain prohibited. Lounges could sell food and non-cannabis beverages, and all operations would be regulated by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission.
The campaign already cleared the initial hurdle of submitting over 1,000 valid signatures to secure a certified ballot title. To qualify for the 2026 ballot, supporters must now collect roughly 117,000 valid signatures.
Florida: Smart & Safe Florida
In Florida, Smart & Safe Florida is working to place a marijuana legalization amendment back on the ballot after a similar effort in 2024 fell short of the required 60% supermajority despite winning majority support. The measure would legalize marijuana for individuals 21 and older, allowing possession of up to three ounces, including no more than five grams of concentrates.
As of early August, the campaign reported having collected over 75% of the 880,062 valid signatures needed to qualify, with over $21 million in donations garnered. In addition to the raw signature count, organizers must also meet a distribution requirement by gathering support from at least half of the state’s 28 congressional districts. A fiscal and judicial review has already been triggered, as required once a threshold of validated signatures is reached.
Outlook
The road ahead is different in each state, but all three campaigns have a clear path to victory. That said, all three also face substantial challenges, including new requirements in Oklahoma and the 60% threshold for passage in Florida. If these efforts do make it onto the ballot and secure voter approval, they would mark a major shift in marijuana policy across three diverse regions, reinforcing the national trend toward reform.
