As marijuana reform continues to advance nationwide, state governors play a critical role in shaping policy on legalization, decriminalization, medical access, and federal reform efforts.
From full support for legalization, to firm opposition to any type of reform, here’s where all 50 U.S. governors currently stand on cannabis law reform as of April 2025, based on their public statements, legislative actions, and voting records.
Alabama – Kay Ivey (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Opposes
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Unknown/No Stance
Notes: Kay Ivey signed legislation establishing a medical cannabis program in 2021 but has consistently opposed legalizing marijuana for recreational use. She has not advocated for decriminalizing cannabis possession or for federal reforms such as banking access or rescheduling, aligning with Alabama’s traditionally conservative stance on marijuana policy.
Alaska – Mike Dunleavy (R)
Recreational Legalization: Supports (respects voter-approved law)
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Mike Dunleavy has respected Alaska’s 2014 voter-approved recreational marijuana law and convened a task force to improve the state’s cannabis tax and regulatory structure. He supports the state’s long-standing medical marijuana program and its decriminalization of personal use. Dunleavy has also indicated support for measures that would alleviate federal banking restrictions and remove cannabis from Schedule I, consistent with allowing states to manage legal cannabis industries.
Arizona – Katie Hobbs (D)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Katie Hobbs supports Arizona’s established cannabis laws, including the voter-approved recreational legalization (Prop 207) and the medical marijuana program. As governor, she has overseen the continued rollout of the adult-use market and backed efforts to expunge past marijuana convictions. Hobbs is in favor of removing barriers for cannabis businesses (such as lack of banking access) and supports federal efforts to reclassify or deschedule marijuana to align with state law and promote justice.
Arkansas – Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Supports (current program)
Decriminalization: Opposes
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Unknown/No Stance
Notes: Sarah Huckabee Sanders opposed Arkansas’s 2022 ballot measure to legalize adult-use cannabis and has not signaled any interest in further decriminalization. However, she has indicated she will uphold Arkansas’s existing medical marijuana program, which was approved by voters in 2016. Sanders has not taken any notable public position on issues like cannabis business banking or federal rescheduling, focusing instead on maintaining the status quo and enforcement of current law regarding recreational use.
California – Gavin Newsom (D)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Gavin Newsom has been a vocal champion of cannabis reform. He strongly supported California’s Proposition 64 to legalize adult-use marijuana in 2016 and has overseen its implementation and the growth of the legal industry. Newsom also supports the state’s pioneering medical marijuana law and broader decriminalization of cannabis offenses (including pardoning past offenders). He has advocated for allowing cannabis businesses access to banking services and has called for federal action to remove cannabis from Schedule I, arguing that federal prohibition is a failure.
Colorado – Jared Polis (D)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Jared Polis is one of the nation’s most pro-cannabis governors. He enthusiastically embraces Colorado’s status as an early adopter of recreational legalization and has supported policies to streamline regulations and foster the cannabis industry. Polis also backs Colorado’s longstanding medical marijuana program and efforts to expunge or pardon low-level cannabis offenses. A former congressman, he has been a leading advocate for federal reforms, from allowing cannabis banking (he co-authored early SAFE Banking legislation) to completely removing marijuana from the federal schedule of controlled substances.
Connecticut – Ned Lamont (D)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Ned Lamont signed Connecticut’s 2021 law legalizing recreational marijuana for adults, actively supporting the policy and its inclusion of social equity and expungement provisions. He is a proponent of the state’s medical cannabis program and has overseen expansions to it. Lamont favors decriminalization — Connecticut had eliminated criminal penalties for small possession even before full legalization. He has also expressed support for federal efforts to allow cannabis business banking and to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I, aligning federal law with Connecticut’s approach.
Delaware – Matt Meyer (D)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Matt Meyer is a strong supporter of cannabis reform in Delaware. As a county executive, he advocated for legalizing recreational marijuana and criticized the previous governor’s veto of a legalization bill. Now as governor, Meyer is expected to embrace the new adult-use legalization law (enacted in 2023) and Delaware’s medical cannabis program. He supports the state’s decriminalization of small amounts of cannabis (enacted in 2015) and is inclined to support federal measures that would ease banking restrictions and reclassify marijuana at the federal level, reflecting his belief that cannabis should be treated responsibly through regulation rather than prohibition.
Florida – Ron DeSantis (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Supports (limited)
Decriminalization: Opposes
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Unknown/No Stance
Notes: Ron DeSantis remains firmly opposed to legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida. He has stated that adult-use legalization will not happen under his watch and has raised concerns about the societal impacts of legalization. DeSantis does support Florida’s existing medical marijuana program as mandated by voters – upon taking office, he signed legislation to allow smokable medical cannabis, expanding patient access. However, he has not supported broader decriminalization of marijuana offenses outside the medical context. DeSantis has not actively promoted federal cannabis reforms like banking access or rescheduling, maintaining a cautious approach that favors the status quo for non-medical use.
Georgia – Brian Kemp (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Supports (low-THC only)
Decriminalization: Opposes
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Unknown/No Stance
Notes: Brian Kemp supports Georgia’s limited low-THC oil program for medical use, which was enacted in 2019, but has expressed no interest in expanding it to include broader forms of medical marijuana. He opposes legalizing recreational cannabis and has not pursued or supported statewide decriminalization measures. Georgia remains without a statewide decriminalization law, though some local jurisdictions have adopted their own policies. Kemp has not taken any public stance on federal cannabis banking or scheduling, generally aligning with a conservative, medical-only position on marijuana policy.
Hawaii – Josh Green (D)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Likely Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Josh Green, a physician and former state senator, supports full recreational cannabis legalization and has reiterated that position since becoming governor. Although Hawaii has yet to pass a recreational legalization bill, Green has proposed broadening the state’s medical marijuana program in the interim. He supports the existing medical program and has advocated for expanding access. Hawaii decriminalized small amounts of marijuana in 2019, and Green supports further reform. While he has not made formal comments on cannabis banking, his general support for legalization suggests he would favor easing federal restrictions. He has also expressed support for federal rescheduling to better align national policy with medical evidence.
Idaho – Brad Little (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Unknown/No Stance
Notes: Brad Little is one of the most vocal anti-cannabis governors in the country. Idaho has no medical marijuana law and continues to enforce strict penalties for possession. Little has pushed for constitutional amendments to block legalization efforts and opposed any relaxation of cannabis laws. He has not taken any public stance in support of decriminalization, banking access, or rescheduling. His administration continues to enforce prohibition and oppose federal actions that would loosen marijuana laws.
Illinois – J.B. Pritzker (D)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: J.B. Pritzker signed Illinois’ 2019 adult-use cannabis legalization law, making it the first state to do so through the legislature. The law included social equity provisions and automatic expungement of certain past convictions. Pritzker also supports and has expanded Illinois’ medical marijuana program. He’s been a strong advocate for federal reforms, including access to banking and descheduling cannabis. Pritzker regularly highlights the economic and social benefits of legalization and has positioned Illinois as a national leader in cannabis policy.
Indiana – Mike Braun (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Unknown/No Stance
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Likely Supports
Notes: Mike Braun has voiced support for legalizing medical marijuana in Indiana, noting that surrounding states already have medical programs. He remains opposed to recreational legalization, citing a cautious approach. In the U.S. Senate, Braun supported the SAFE Banking Act and legislation supporting states’ rights to set cannabis policy. While he hasn’t explicitly endorsed decriminalization, his support for medical access suggests a willingness to consider leniency for patients. His support for banking and potential medical rescheduling is consistent with a federalist perspective on marijuana reform.
Iowa – Kim Reynolds (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Supports (very limited)
Decriminalization: Opposes
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Unknown/No Stance
Notes: Kim Reynolds has repeatedly stated her opposition to recreational marijuana, citing health and safety concerns. Iowa’s medical cannabis program remains limited, offering low-THC products to a narrow list of qualifying patients. Reynolds has shown no interest in expanding the program significantly or in supporting decriminalization. She vetoed previous attempts to broaden access and has not commented on banking or rescheduling at the federal level, indicating a conservative and cautious approach to marijuana policy overall.
Kansas – Laura Kelly (D)
Recreational Legalization: Unknown/No Stance
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports (for medical use)
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Likely Supports
Notes: Laura Kelly has been a vocal supporter of legalizing medical marijuana in Kansas, calling it a compassionate and commonsense policy. While she has not pushed for recreational legalization, she has supported reducing penalties for patients and has spoken against criminalizing those using marijuana for medical reasons. Kansas has no formal statewide decriminalization, though minor possession is a misdemeanor. Kelly has not publicly addressed cannabis banking or rescheduling in detail but is expected to support federal reforms in line with her pro-medical stance.
Kentucky – Andy Beshear (D)
Recreational Legalization: Unknown/No Stance
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports (partial)
Cannabis Banking: Likely Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Likely Supports
Notes: Andy Beshear has signed legislation legalizing medical marijuana in Kentucky, set to begin in 2025. Prior to that, he issued executive orders allowing certain patients to legally possess medical cannabis obtained in other states. Beshear has also pardoned thousands of low-level marijuana offenders in line with President Biden’s call for clemency. While he has not publicly endorsed recreational legalization, he is considered supportive of broader cannabis reforms and likely favors federal banking and rescheduling efforts.
Louisiana – Jeff Landry (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Limited Support
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Unknown/No Stance
Notes: Jeff Landry has expressed opposition to adult-use legalization and took steps to block leniency for marijuana offenders, including vetoing a 2024 bill aimed at making pardons easier. He supports the state’s limited medical marijuana program but does not favor significant expansion. Louisiana has removed jail time for small possession amounts and decriminalized paraphernalia, though Landry remains generally opposed to broader criminal justice reform related to cannabis. He has not expressed positions on banking or federal scheduling.
Maine – Janet Mills (D)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Janet Mills implemented Maine’s adult-use cannabis law after taking office in 2019, following years of delay under the previous governor. She also supports the state’s longstanding medical program and has signed legislation to ease rules for caregivers and patients. Mills pardoned some past marijuana offenses and supports decriminalization policies. She has backed calls for federal banking reform and supports rescheduling marijuana to better align federal law with state reforms.
Maryland – Wes Moore (D)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Wes Moore took office as Maryland began implementing voter-approved recreational marijuana legalization. He signed legislation to establish a regulatory framework and issued mass pardons for over 175,000 individuals with misdemeanor marijuana convictions. Moore supports medical marijuana access and has promoted cannabis reform as a racial and economic justice issue. He favors federal banking reform and rescheduling to support Maryland’s growing legal market and correct past harms from prohibition.
Massachusetts – Maura Healey (D)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Maura Healey opposed legalization as attorney general but has embraced the law as governor. She issued pardons for all misdemeanor marijuana possession convictions in 2024 and supports efforts to expand equity in the state’s cannabis industry. Healey backs the state’s medical program and supports federal reforms to allow banking and remove marijuana from Schedule I. She has aligned herself with state and national efforts to modernize cannabis law in a way that promotes fairness and public safety.
Michigan – Gretchen Whitmer (D)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Gretchen Whitmer has strongly supported marijuana legalization and expansion of Michigan’s medical cannabis program. Under her leadership, the state legalized adult use and implemented automatic expungement of low-level marijuana convictions. She has advocated for federal banking access and descheduling marijuana, emphasizing social justice and economic benefits. Michigan’s model includes both a robust commercial industry and proactive criminal justice reform, which Whitmer often promotes.
Minnesota – Tim Walz (D)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Tim Walz signed adult-use cannabis legalization into law in 2023, making Minnesota the 23rd state to do so. He supports decriminalization and oversaw the creation of a Cannabis Expungement Board to review past records. Walz has expanded Minnesota’s medical marijuana program and joined other governors in pushing for federal banking reform. He supports removing cannabis from Schedule I to resolve federal-state conflicts and enable safer commerce.
Mississippi – Tate Reeves (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Supports (limited, reluctantly)
Decriminalization: Opposes
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Unknown/No Stance
Notes: Tate Reeves signed the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act in 2022, but only after negotiating strict limits. He remains opposed to recreational legalization and has not advocated for decriminalization. While first-offense possession is treated as a fine-only offense under old laws, Reeves hasn’t promoted reforms. He has not taken positions on federal banking or rescheduling, reflecting a conservative approach focused solely on a narrow medical use framework.
Missouri – Mike Kehoe (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes (respects voter-approved law)
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Limited Support
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Unknown/No Stance
Notes: Mike Kehoe became governor in 2025 and has said he will uphold Missouri’s constitutional amendments legalizing medical and recreational marijuana, despite personal reservations. He supports the implementation of both programs and the law’s expungement provisions but has not promoted further reforms. Kehoe has not taken a public position on banking or federal rescheduling, maintaining a limited, law-abiding stance without pushing additional changes.
Montana – Greg Gianforte (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Unknown/No Stance
Notes: Greg Gianforte opposed Montana’s 2020 legalization initiative but signed the implementation bill after modifying it to include stricter rules and more funding for addiction treatment. He supports the medical marijuana program and its continued regulation. Montana’s law includes automatic expungement for certain past offenses, which Gianforte endorsed. He has not spoken about banking or rescheduling and continues to focus on balancing voter mandates with public health priorities.
Nebraska – Jim Pillen (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Unknown/No Stance
Notes: Jim Pillen opposes both medical and recreational marijuana and has not supported decriminalization efforts. Nebraska technically treats first-offense possession as a civil infraction, but Pillen has not supported further reforms and often emphasizes the risks associated with marijuana. He has not commented on federal cannabis policy, banking, or rescheduling and maintains a prohibition-focused stance aligned with conservative state lawmakers.
Nevada – Joe Lombardo (R)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Unknown/No Stance
Notes: Joe Lombardo enforces Nevada’s marijuana laws despite personally opposing the state’s 2016 legalization initiative. He has not attempted to roll back recreational legalization and supports the medical marijuana system. Nevada’s possession laws are among the most liberal, and Lombardo has maintained the state’s regulatory structure while taking a law-and-order approach to enforcement. He has not publicly addressed banking or federal scheduling but governs in accordance with existing state cannabis law.
New Hampshire – Kelly Ayotte (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports (limited)
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Unknown/No Stance
Notes: Kelly Ayotte opposes legalizing recreational marijuana and aligns with the state’s historical resistance to adult-use reform. She supports the state’s medical marijuana program, which has operated since 2013. New Hampshire decriminalized small possession amounts in 2017, and Ayotte has not proposed reversing that policy. She has not publicly addressed cannabis banking or federal rescheduling and is expected to maintain a cautious, public health-focused approach.
New Jersey – Phil Murphy (D)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Phil Murphy campaigned on legalization and delivered by signing legislation to implement the 2020 voter-approved recreational marijuana law. He also expanded New Jersey’s medical program and signed laws for decriminalization and automatic expungement. Murphy is a vocal advocate for federal SAFE Banking reforms and removing marijuana from Schedule I, calling legalization a tool for equity and economic opportunity.
New Mexico – Michelle Lujan Grisham (D)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Michelle Lujan Grisham led the effort to legalize adult-use marijuana in 2021, calling a special session to pass the legislation. She previously signed a decriminalization law and created a process to expunge past offenses. Lujan Grisham is also a long-time supporter of the state’s medical program and has called for federal banking reform and rescheduling to support public safety and business growth.
New York – Kathy Hochul (D)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Kathy Hochul prioritized implementation of New York’s recreational legalization law and has expanded the state’s medical program. She supports decriminalization and social equity licensing and backs federal reform, including SAFE Banking and descheduling marijuana. Hochul has emphasized the importance of ensuring public safety, industry equity, and access for medical patients.
North Carolina – Josh Stein (D)
Recreational Legalization: Supports (in principle)
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Likely Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Josh Stein supports medical marijuana and decriminalization as immediate priorities and is open to recreational legalization in the future. As attorney general, he backed efforts to reduce penalties and endorsed compassionate access for patients. Stein is expected to support cannabis banking reform and federal rescheduling, given his public safety background and support for aligning law with public opinion.
North Dakota – Kelly Armstrong (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports (limited)
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports states’ rights
Notes: Kelly Armstrong supports North Dakota’s medical marijuana program and limited decriminalization. While he opposed recreational legalization initiatives, he says the issue should be left to voters. In Congress, he supported SAFE Banking and state-based cannabis regulation. As governor, he’s expected to continue supporting medical access while deferring broader changes to the public.
Ohio – Mike DeWine (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes (implementing voter law)
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Opposes
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Unknown/No Stance
Notes: Mike DeWine opposed Ohio’s 2023 recreational legalization measure but has committed to implementing it after voters approved it. He supports the state’s strict medical marijuana program but has not advocated for expanding decriminalization. DeWine has not taken public stances on cannabis banking or rescheduling and emphasizes a cautious, law-and-order approach to reform.
Oklahoma – Kevin Stitt (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Opposes
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Unknown/No Stance
Notes: Kevin Stitt strongly opposes recreational marijuana and actively campaigned against a 2023 legalization measure. He supports Oklahoma’s medical program but has worked to rein in its size and tighten regulations. Oklahoma has not decriminalized possession, and Stitt has not advocated for further reforms or commented on federal policy like banking or rescheduling.
Oregon – Tina Kotek (D)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Tina Kotek supports Oregon’s adult-use marijuana program and medical system. She backs decriminalization policies, including Measure 110, which reclassified drug possession as a civil violation. Kotek has joined calls for Congress to pass SAFE Banking and backs descheduling to help stabilize Oregon’s cannabis market. She continues the state’s progressive drug policy tradition.
Pennsylvania – Josh Shapiro (D)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Josh Shapiro supports legalizing recreational marijuana and has included revenue from it in his budget proposals. He has called for expungements and justice reform alongside legalization. Shapiro backs the state’s medical program and supports federal banking access and descheduling marijuana to align federal law with the direction Pennsylvania is moving.
Rhode Island – Dan McKee (D)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Dan McKee signed legislation legalizing recreational marijuana in 2022 and has committed to implementing the law responsibly. He supports Rhode Island’s long-standing medical cannabis program and expanded access by increasing dispensaries and shifting oversight to a cannabis regulatory office. McKee backs federal reforms, including SAFE Banking and descheduling, to support the state’s cannabis industry.
South Carolina – Henry McMaster (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Undecided/Leaning Supports
Decriminalization: Opposes
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Unknown/No Stance
Notes: Henry McMaster opposes recreational marijuana and has not prioritized cannabis reform. He has said he would consider a tightly regulated medical program if the legislature passed one but has not advocated for it. South Carolina continues to criminalize marijuana possession, and McMaster has not supported decriminalization, banking access, or federal reform.
South Dakota – Kristi Noem (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Opposes
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Unknown/No Stance
Notes: Kristi Noem has opposed both recreational and broader medical marijuana expansion, even attempting to delay implementation of South Dakota’s voter-approved programs. She supports a tightly regulated medical system but resists any decriminalization or forgiveness for past offenses. Noem has not spoken on cannabis banking or federal rescheduling and remains firmly opposed to broader reform.
Tennessee – Bill Lee (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Unknown/No Stance
Notes: Bill Lee opposes both recreational and medical marijuana beyond Tennessee’s limited CBD program. He has rejected decriminalization proposals and blocked local reforms. Lee insists cannabis should go through the FDA process before legalization and rarely addresses banking or federal reform, maintaining a strictly prohibitionist stance.
Texas – Greg Abbott (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Limited Support
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Unknown/No Stance
Notes: Greg Abbott opposes legalization but has supported reducing penalties for low-level possession and expanding Texas’s limited low-THC medical program. He supports maintaining tight restrictions and has not endorsed broader medical or recreational reform. Abbott has not made public statements on cannabis banking or federal rescheduling.
Utah – Spencer Cox (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Opposes
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Spencer Cox supports Utah’s tightly regulated medical marijuana program but opposes recreational legalization. He has not endorsed broader decriminalization efforts. Cox has publicly backed federal banking reform and reclassification of cannabis to support research and safer industry practices, aligning with a conservative, medically focused stance.
Vermont – Phil Scott (R)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Phil Scott allowed Vermont’s legislature-passed recreational and retail sales laws to take effect and supports the state’s medical program. He backs decriminalization and signed automatic expungement legislation. Scott has pushed for federal SAFE Banking reforms and supports descheduling marijuana to align with Vermont’s legal framework.
Virginia – Glenn Youngkin (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Opposes further expansion
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Unknown/No Stance
Notes: Glenn Youngkin opposes establishing a retail marijuana market and has pushed for stricter laws around consumption and hemp products. He supports Virginia’s limited medical program and has tolerated the 2021 possession law but resists additional reform. Youngkin has not commented on cannabis banking or federal scheduling and focuses on enforcement.
Washington – Bob Ferguson (D)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Bob Ferguson has defended and implemented Washington’s cannabis laws since serving as attorney general. He supports patient protections, expungement, and social equity in licensing. Ferguson continues to push for federal banking reform and descheduling to better support the industry and ensure state laws are respected.
West Virginia – Patrick Morrisey (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Opposes
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Unknown/No Stance
Notes: Patrick Morrisey opposes recreational marijuana and has not supported decriminalization. He supports West Virginia’s limited medical program, which he helped regulate as attorney general. Morrisey has not publicly supported cannabis banking or rescheduling and aligns with a conservative, enforcement-first approach.
Wisconsin – Tony Evers (D)
Recreational Legalization: Supports
Medical Legalization: Supports
Decriminalization: Supports
Cannabis Banking: Supports
Federal Rescheduling: Supports
Notes: Tony Evers supports legalizing marijuana and has included it in multiple state budget proposals. He’s used his clemency powers to pardon hundreds with low-level offenses and strongly supports establishing a medical program. Evers backs SAFE Banking and descheduling at the federal level and is pushing for legislative cooperation to bring legalization to Wisconsin.
Wyoming – Mark Gordon (R)
Recreational Legalization: Opposes
Medical Legalization: Opposes
Decriminalization: Opposes
Cannabis Banking: Unknown/No Stance
Federal Rescheduling: Unknown/No Stance
Notes: Mark Gordon opposes both recreational and medical marijuana and has not supported decriminalization. Wyoming maintains some of the strictest marijuana laws in the U.S., and Gordon has not pushed for reforms. He has not commented publicly on cannabis banking or federal scheduling and aligns with a prohibitionist stance consistent with state policy.
