Who Are the Next States Likely to Legalize Medical Marijuana?

State Advocates Push for Medical Marijuana Across The Country

Currently 40 states have at least some type of legal protection for medical use of marijuana.  23 States, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia have passed comprehensive medical marijuana legislation. 17 more states have passed restrictive cannabidiol (CBD) focused  legislation.

While the progress has been impressive activists in several states that don’t have medical marijuana (or have only highly restrictive access) have continued to push at the state level. These activists are showing they’re in it for the long haul, fighting for medical marijuana no matter how long it takes.

Pennsylvania

By far the closest state to joining the list of medical marijuana states is Pennsylvania. Under the leadership of Sen. Mike Folmer…