What we’re fighting for
A constitutional amendment guaranteeing adults 21 and older the right to possess up to one ounce of cannabis and to cultivate, harvest, and store up to five plants for personal use — free of criminal sanction. The General Assembly would regulate production, processing, and sale, and Kentucky voters would ratify the amendment.
Adults 21+
For adults 21 and older.
Up to 1 ounce
Possess up to one ounce of cannabis for personal use.
Up to 5 plants
Cultivate, harvest, and store up to five plants for personal use.
Kentucky is a non-ballot-initiative state, so our petition shows legislators that voters want this on the ballot.
Why it matters
303,264
Kentuckians charged
With cannabis offenses, July 2002–June 2022.
Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, September 2023
2
Per hour, about
The pace of those charges over that period.
Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, September 2023
59%
Convicted, roughly
Share of those charged who were convicted.
Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, September 2023
2,718
Arrests in 2025
Kentucky cannabis arrests in 2025, 80.1% for possession.
Marijuana Policy Project 2026 Cannabis Arrest Report, FBI Crime Explorer data
Why Kentuckians are signing
10,768 Kentuckians have signed the petition to put cannabis decriminalization on the ballot.
“This is the most natural way to combat all kinds of medical pain and the list goes on and on. No one has ever overdosed on Cannabis!”
— Susan, petition signer
That’s Susan’s account, in her own words — one reason Kentuckians are asking voters to decide: adults 21+, up to 1 ounce, and cultivate, harvest, and store up to 5 plants for personal use.
Source: Change.org petition comment, checked Oct 30, 2026.
Take action in 30 seconds
Sign the petition
Add your name to show legislators that Kentucky voters want decriminalization on the ballot.
Call your legislators
Hi, my name is ___ and I’m a voter in ___. I’m asking you to support letting Kentuckians vote on cannabis decriminalization — adults 21 and over, an ounce, five plants at home. Thank you.
Fuel the Fight — Donate to KCFC
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Who we are
The Kentucky Cannabis Freedom Coalition is pushing to let Kentucky voters decide on cannabis decriminalization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is cannabis legal in Kentucky?
Not for recreational personal use. Kentucky has a medical cannabis program, but outside that program, personal possession and cultivation can still bring criminal charges. That’s the gap KCFC is trying to close.
What is KCFC asking voters to decide?
Whether adults 21 and older can possess up to one ounce of cannabis and cultivate, harvest, and store up to five plants for personal use, free of criminal sanction. The General Assembly would regulate production, processing, and sale.
Can Kentuckians vote on this directly?
No. Kentucky is a non-ballot-initiative state, so citizens can’t put a question on the ballot themselves. Only the General Assembly can refer a constitutional amendment to voters — which is why the petition and legislator calls matter.
What is the current penalty for possession in Kentucky?
Possession of up to 8 ounces outside the medical program is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 45 days in jail and a fine of up to $250. Cultivating even one plant is a crime, with a first offense for up to 5 plants punishable by up to 1 year in jail.
How can I help?
Sign the petition at change.org/LetKentuckyVote, drop your county at legalizekentucky.com/drop-your-county, and call the Legislative Message Line at 1-800-372-7181.
Does KCFC support medical cannabis too?
Yes, KCFC supports patients’ access, and Kentucky’s medical program is separate from the decriminalization proposal. The proposal here is about personal use for adults 21 and older, decided by voters.