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Judge Invalidates 200K Signatures, Threatens Marijuana Amendment

11/26/2025

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Circuit Judge John Cooper invalidated more than 200,000 signatures for the Smart and Safe Florida marijuana amendment and jeopardized its 2026 ballot.
He ruled for Governor Ron DeSantis' administration because the petition lacked full text and had an altered format.
The amendment would allow adults 21 and older to use marijuana and would limit marketing to children.
The group has 675,307 valid signatures and must reach 880,062 by February 1, 2026.

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Circuit Judge John Cooper invalidated more than 200,000 signatures for the Smart and Safe Florida marijuana amendment and jeopardized its 2026 ballot.
He ruled for Governor Ron DeSantis' administration because the petition lacked full text and had an altered format.
The amendment would allow adults 21 and older to use marijuana and would limit marketing to children.
The group has 675,307 valid signatures and must reach 880,062 by February 1, 2026.