Florida Marijuana's legalization campaign follows the legal challenge against new papers restrictions

The group behind Florida's legalization efforts by Recreation Marijuana 2024, Smart & Safe Florida, has joined a federal law that questions a new state law that imposes stricter requirements for the ballot initiatives led by citizens. The law enacted by the legislators Florida is regarded by critics as a step to prevent basis campaigns, especially those who want to legalize marijuana.

Background: Change 3 and its consequences

In the 2024 elections, change 3 tried to legalize the leisure marihuana for adults from the age of 21 in Florida. Despite the profit of 56% of the votes, it could not meet the 60% super majority that was necessary for constitutional changes in the state.

Smart & Safe Florida then initiated the efforts to place a revised measure for the ballot 2026. The strict requirements of the new law – such as

The legal challenge

The lawsuit argues that the new law violates Floridian's constitutional rights by making it excessively difficult to suggest changes and to vote on the vote. By joining this legal step, Smart & Safe Florida aims to protect the initiative process and ensure that citizens retain the ability to influence changes through direct democracy.

Political implications

The debate about the legalization of marijuana in Florida has attracted national attention, with prominent political personalities being sided. Former President Donald Trump expressed himself for changes 3 and lifted his potential to reduce unnecessary arrests and the Einsachen for the authorization of marijuana according to the federal law. Conversely, governor Ron Desantis rejected the measure and warned that this could lead to a widespread use of the public and that it could lead to the creation of a “drug cartel” supported by the state constitution.