The ballot initiative campaign seeking to end Massachusetts’ $1.6 billion annual legal cannabis industry says it’s not affiliated with the signature gatherers accused of using misleading and deceptive behavior to fool voters into signing petitions.
But there would be little anyone could do even if it were, because such “bait-and-switch” tactics involving false or misleading information are constitutionally protected free speech activities, elections experts say.
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If it qualifies for the 2026 state ballot and is approved by a simple majority of voters, the Act to Restore Sensible Marijuana Policy would outlaw adult-use cannabis sales in Massachusetts. Medical cannabis would remain legal.
To qualify for the ballot, the campaign has until Dec. 3 to collect 75,000 valid signatures from state voters, but organizers say
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