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Florida marijuana initiative sues state over delayed petition verification for 2026 ballot.
A Florida campaign to legalize recreational marijuana is suing the state’s Republican-led administration, urging the Supreme Court to force elections officials to confirm that the initiative has gathered enough valid voter petitions for the 2026 ballot.
Smart & Safe Florida claims it has collected over 660,000 signatures—more than triple the required threshold—but state officials have not officially verified the count, delaying the process.
The lawsuit alleges this failure violates state law and could block the measure from being reviewed by the Supreme Court by the April 1, 2026, deadline.
The dispute is part of a broader conflict between progressive advocates and Governor Ron DeSantis, who has previously used state resources to oppose similar ballot measures, including a 2024 marijuana legalization effort that passed with 56% voter support but fell short of the 60% needed to amend the constitution.
La iniciativa de marihuana de Florida demanda al estado por el retraso en la verificación de las peticiones para la boleta electoral de 2026.