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Drug crime policy ballot measures

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As a state ballot measure topic, drug crime policy includes measures regarding criminal drug penalties, such as decriminalization, legalization, and crime reclassification. The topic is grouped within the criminal justice and law enforcement policy area.

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Upcoming ballot measures

See also: 2025 ballot measures and 2026 ballot measures

List of state ballot measures

Click the tabs to view state ballot measures related to drug crime policy, organized by year or state.

2026

  1. Colorado Penalties for Fentanyl Sale and Possession Initiative (2026) - Potential
  2. Idaho HJR 4, Grant Legislature Exclusive Authority and Prohibit Citizen-Initiated Measures on Marijuana, Narcotics, and Psychoactive Substances Amendment (2026) - On the ballot
  3. Massachusetts Eliminate Recreational Marijuana Sales and Allow Limited Possession Initiative (2026) - Potential

2024

  1. Arizona Proposition 314, Immigration and Border Law Enforcement Measure (2024) Approved
  2. California Proposition 36, Drug and Theft Crime Penalties and Treatment-Mandated Felonies Initiative (2024) Approved
  3. Massachusetts Question 4, Legalization and Regulation of Psychedelic Substances Initiative (2024) Defeated

2022

  1. Colorado Proposition 122, Decriminalization and Regulated Access Program for Certain Psychedelic Plants and Fungi Initiative (2022) Approved

2020

  1. Oregon Measure 109, Psilocybin Mushroom Services Program Initiative (2020) Approved
  2. Oregon Measure 110, Drug Decriminalization and Addiction Treatment Initiative (2020) Approved

2018

  1. Ohio Issue 1, Drug and Criminal Justice Policies Initiative (2018) Defeated

2016

  1. Oklahoma Reclassification of Some Drug and Property Crimes as Misdemeanors, State Question 780 (2016) Approved
  2. Oklahoma Rehabilitative Programs Fund Initiative, State Question 781 (2016) Approved

2014

  1. California Proposition 47, Reduced Penalties for Some Crimes Initiative (2014) Approved

2008

  1. California Proposition 5, Nonviolent Drug Offender Sentences and Rehabilitation Initiative (2008) Defeated
  2. California Proposition 6, Gang-Related Crimes, Law Enforcement Spending, and Parolee Caseload Initiative (2008) Defeated
  3. Massachusetts Question 2, Marijuana Decriminalization Initiative (2008) Approved
  4. Oregon Measure 57, Prison Sentences for Certain Drug and Property Crimes Measure (2008) Approved

2000

  1. Alaska Measure 5, Marijuana Decriminalization Initiative (2000) Defeated
  2. California Proposition 36, Probation and Treatment for Drug-Related Offenses Initiative (2000) Approved
  3. Massachusetts Question 8, Drug Treatment Trust Fund and Expanded Court-Monitored Treatment Programs Initiative (2000) Defeated

1998

  1. Arizona Proposition 301, Probation Eligibility for Drug Offenses Referendum (1998) Defeated

1996

  1. Arizona Proposition 200, Controlled Substances Criminal Justice and Medical Prescription Changes Initiative (1996) Approved
  2. California Proposition 215, Medical Marijuana Initiative (1996) Approved

1990

  1. Alaska Measure 2, Marijuana Possession Criminalization Initiative (1990) Approved
  2. Virginia Question 2, Allow Drug Forfeiture Property to Fund Law Enforcement Amendment (1990) Approved

1989

  1. Louisiana Drug Trafficking Amendment (October 1989) Approved

1972

  1. California Proposition 19, Personal Use of Marijuana Initiative (1972) Defeated

1952

  1. Michigan Proposal 1, Allow Narcotics Seized Without Warrant or Arrest as Criminal Evidence Amendment (1952) Approved

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