Only 21 states allow citizen-initiated ballot initiatives, meaning in most states the only way to reform cannabis laws is via the legislature. State legislatures across the country are considering new laws to legalize cannabis for adults, to adopt effective medical cannabis laws, or to replace possible jail time with fines for cannabis possession.
Learn more about current legislation being considered in state legislatures across the country, read about legislative updates and types of cannabis policy reform laws, and find MPP's model bills below.