Recreational Marijuana Could Return to Florida Ballot in 2026
Despite falling short of the 60% needed to pass a constitutional amendment in 2024, supporters of recreational marijuana in Florida are pushing to get the issue back on the ballot in 2026. The previous measure, which received 56% support, allowed people to purchase marijuana only from approved vendors and did not permit home cultivation.
The revised amendment aims to address these concerns by allowing home growth, restricting public use, and limiting marketing to minors. The new version also bans smoking or vaping in public and prohibits marketing to minors.
The push to get recreational marijuana on the 2026 ballot is gaining momentum, with a recent UNF survey showing that 66% of Floridians support the measure. The sponsors are collecting signatures and refining the language to meet the required threshold of over 880,000 valid voter signatures by February 1, 2026.
If the amendment qualifies and is approved by the state Supreme Court, it could appear on the November 2026 ballot, potentially changing recreational marijuana laws in Florida and affecting consumers, businesses, and public spaces.
The sponsors of the amendment are confident that the revised language will address the concerns that led to its defeat in 2024. “In markets where this is legal, the home grow market complements the dispensaries themselves,” said recreational marijuana supporter Joe Gruters. Cannabis industry attorney Paula Savchenko added, “There were some holes in the amendment that needed additional clarification of language, which has been covered here. So I think people will be more comfortable with that.”
Governor Ron DeSantis, who opposed the measure in 2024, argued that it would allow people to have marijuana “anywhere you want.” However, proponents believe that the revised amendment addresses these concerns and will help to move the issue forward.
The campaign continues to gather signatures to meet the threshold, and if successful, the amendment will be put to a vote in November 2026.
