Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt said he wants the state's medical marijuana program sent back to voters. In his State of the State address, Stitt called for a state question in 2026 that would let citizens decide whether to end the program, citing concerns about "bad actors" and criminal influence.
Dispensary owner Dana Herrick reacted to the announcement, noting that medical cannabis was approved by voters in 2018. Herrick said the program has allowed patients access to medicine and raised questions about what returning the issue to a public vote would mean for existing businesses.
The state's medical cannabis system has grown since 2018. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority oversees growers, processors and dispensaries, with more than 1,500 active licenses. Regulators have implemented measures such as credential checks and a temporary moratorium on new licenses to manage industry growth.
