Marijuana: medical vs. recreational use
A proposed 2026 Montana constitutional initiative would amend the state constitution to provide for adult use of medical marijuana while simultaneously prohibiting marijuana for non-medical purposes. This would effectively reverse or restrict existing recreational marijuana access in Montana, refocusing cannabis policy strictly on medical applications. The measure was submitted in early 2026 and has been forwarded for legislative review.
Where do you stand?
Should Montana restrict marijuana use to medical purposes only, prohibiting recreational use?
How important is this to you?
✓ You told us where you stand
Sources
Tyler Newcombe — https://sosmt.gov/elections/ballot_issues/proposed-2026-ballot-issues
A constitutional initiative that amends the Montana Constitution to provide for adult use of medical marijuana while prohibiting the use of marijuana for non-medical purposes. Submission #1: 3/27/2026.
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
- No; expand access to both recreational and medical marijuana and reduce related criminal penalties further.
- No; adults should retain the right to use marijuana recreationally — restricting it to medical use is a step backward.
- Consider a regulated middle ground: maintain current medical access while reviewing recreational rules case by case.
- Yes; limit marijuana to verified medical use only to reduce public health and safety concerns.
- Yes; prohibit recreational marijuana entirely and tightly restrict even medical marijuana to protect public welfare.