We are thrilled to announce that the bill to eliminate the affirmative defense for unregistered patients (HB 1124) was killed!

Cannabis reform progress is facing threats across the country

Most of the results of the 2024 elections are in, and while a large majority of Americans support legalization, cannabis policy reform ballot initiatives received mixed results across the country.

These are some of the key states where we have the best shot to secure more victories in 2024!

MPP has played a leading role in enacting 10 of the 18 state legalization laws, along with numerous decriminalization and medical cannabis laws. In 2021, a record number of states legalized legislatively, and we laid groundwork for future victories in other states. This year, the movement achieved victories in ...

Learn more about the new adult-use legalization laws in effect in New Mexico, Connecticut, and Virginia and the new medical cannabis law in South Dakota.

Our hard work paid off. Earlier this week, the South Dakota House of Representatives rejected House Bill 1100, which means Measure 26 will take effect on July 1 exactly as voters approved it last November.

Wyoming currently trails far behind other states when it comes to sensible cannabis policies. That could change this year! A bill—HB 209—that would legalize, tax, and regulate cannabis for adults has been introduced.

Our calls are working, but we need to keep the pressure on. We’ve managed to delay a vote on HB 1100 twice, but they're going to try again tomorrow. Again, we’re urging South Dakota legislators to support our common sense compromise on the medical marijuana law, House Bill 1100G.

We are urging legislators to support the common sense compromise on the medical marijuana law, House Bill 1100G. And we are urging voters to call the South Dakota State Capitol at 605-773-3851 and leave a message for your State Representatives.