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Trulieve-Backed Smart & Safe Florida Files Initiative to Legalize Recreational Marijuana for 2026 Election

Jan 15, 2025, 07:48 PM

A political committee known as Smart & Safe Florida, backed by Trulieve, has filed a revised initiative aimed at legalizing adult recreational marijuana use for the 2026 ballot in Florida. This new measure comes after a previous attempt in 2024, which failed to gain sufficient voter support. The updated proposal addresses criticisms made by Governor Ron DeSantis against the earlier amendment, suggesting that the committee is attempting to strengthen its position for the upcoming election. The initiative marks a renewed effort to legalize recreational marijuana in the state following the group's earlier unsuccessful campaign.