Politicians Tout Marijuana Policy Progress On 4/20 Amid Heightened Expectations About Federal Reform

Public officials across the U.S. are adding their voices to the chorus of marijuana reform supporters celebrating the cannabis holiday 4/20 on Saturday. That includes members of Congress, state legislators and even the president and vice president.

As mainstream brands and advocacy groups promote various campaigns that seek to leverage the popularity of the expanding reform movement, elected officials are touting their work to advance legalization and other policy changes around cannabis.

Saturday might be a time of celebration within the cannabis community, but politicians have increasingly used it as a platform to advocate for more reform as the issue gains more bipartisan support.

Officials at various levels of government are again playing into the culture and using 4/20 to talk about marijuana policy—underscoring how the legalization movement has helped shift cannabis from a controversial taboo to an accepted societal norm.

This year’s holiday also comes amid heightened expectations about federal marijuana reform, as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) works to complete a review into cannabis scheduling under President Joe Biden’s 2022 directive.

DEA is considered a recommendation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), which wouldn’t federally legalize marijuana, but industry stakeholders are eagerly anticipating the potential incremental reform nonetheless.

Advocates and congressional lawmakers have amplified their push for reform in the days leading up to 4/20, with calls to advance comprehensive legalization, as well as modest proposals to free up banks to work with state-legal marijuana businesses, for example.

For what it’s worth, Congressional Cannabis Caucus founding co-chair Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) predicts that this Saturday will be the “last 4/20 celebration that cannabis will be on Schedule I.”

Here’s what politicians are saying on 4/20 this year:

Members of Congress and national politicians

Sending people to prison just for possessing marijuana has upended too many lives and incarcerated people for conduct that many states no longer prohibit.

It’s time that we right these wrongs. pic.twitter.com/0avI1FmWf9

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) April 20, 2024

Nobody should have to go to jail for smoking weed.

We must continue to change our nation’s approach to marijuana while reforming the justice system so it finally lives up to its name. pic.twitter.com/AJFmexf8a3

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) April 20, 2024

Happy 420 pic.twitter.com/v5QDGa1s21

— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) April 20, 2024

Legalizing marijuana won’t just get people out of jail and back to work — it can actually help solve America’s drug addiction problem.#Happy420#rfkjr#KennedyShanahan2024pic.twitter.com/JJfondiNEB

— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) April 20, 2024

I was so proud to meet with the Marijuana Justice Coalition as we work to reintroduce the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act in the Senate!

We will not stop working together to end the federal prohibition on cannabis and reverse the harms of the War on Drugs. pic.twitter.com/2pQI0iJcVt

— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) April 20, 2024

The failed War on Drugs continues to be a war on people. We need to pass comprehensive cannabis reform that includes restorative justice.

— Sen. Cory Booker (@SenBooker) April 20, 2024

Happy 4/20.

We need to legalize marijuana at the federal level.

— Sherrod Brown (@SherrodBrown) April 20, 2024

It’s not justice to lock up kids caught with an ounce of pot, while hedge fund managers make millions off of the legal sale of marijuana. It’s time for the federal government to legalize cannabis and tackle the legacy of unjust marijuana policy.

— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) April 20, 2024

Happy 4/20! Colorado made history and lit up the legal cannabis industry. We set the gold standard, and proved it could be done safely.    I have high hopes for federal legalization, and we won’t stop working until we get there.

— Senator John Hickenlooper (@SenatorHick) April 20, 2024

This 4/20, I’m celebrating the demise of Minnesota Republicans’ shell party, Legal Marijuana Now.

Thanks for nothing — and shoutout to the @MinnesotaDFL for legalization and expungement!

— Tina Smith (@TinaSmithMN) April 20, 2024

Currently, small cannabis biz's are forced to operate w/cash only, making them a serious public safety risk. We need to pass banking reforms like the #SAFEbankingAct, which has passed the House w/bipartisan support multiple times, to help legal cannabis biz's by getting them… pic.twitter.com/26XvZct7q8

— U.S. House Committee on Financial Services (@FSCDems) April 20, 2024

The best way to celebrate 4/20?

Legalizing #cannabis, expunging the records of those imprisoned for using or possessing marijuana, & investing in communities ravaged by the War on Drugs. pic.twitter.com/uz23cNugbP

— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) April 21, 2024

4/20 is a great day to remember @DEAHQ is FINALLY reviewing softening federal #marijuana regs—but not without years of work from yours truly!#Cannabis shouldn't be Schedule 1. More like Schedule 420. I've worked for years to #LegalizeIt federally & won't stop until it's done. pic.twitter.com/TuDiMXW2nV

— Steve Cohen (@RepCohen) April 20, 2024

I'm one of the top advocates for #marijuana legalization in Congress. But on #420day let's remember: as some profit from legalization, thousands of Black men, women & families in my district still suffer from the failed "war on drugs". Legalization should come with justice.

— Steve Cohen (@RepCohen) April 20, 2024

It's no secret that public support for responsible cannabis reform has reached an all-time high. If members of Congress relied on their constituents rather than their personal opinion, they'd see the war over a plant isn't what people want. #StatesReformAct #420 pic.twitter.com/wtDR4rKEko

— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) April 20, 2024

As a reminder: Our bill, the States Reform Act, a common-sense initiative puts states in the driver's seat when it comes to cannabis reform, it protects our kids and military veterans. It now sits in a drawer somewhere in the Capitol. #420https://t.co/zd7ym1eFdspic.twitter.com/hbok53Gxji

— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) April 20, 2024

Cannabis justice is racial justice, economic justice, & restorative justice – and the time to act is NOW.

On this 4/20, we need to legalize marijuana, expunge records, & end the War on Drugs that has ravaged Black & brown communities. pic.twitter.com/e2sUCAKERe

— Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (@RepPressley) April 20, 2024

When it comes to cannabis justice and the War on Drugs, clemency must be part of the solution.@POTUS must use his clemency authority to end mass incarceration and set our communities on a pathway to healing. pic.twitter.com/mH9FPvLViu

— Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (@RepPressley) April 20, 2024

This #420day, remember, 🍃No one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana. 🍃The cannabis industry is good for our economy & should be equitable

I’m working to bring opportunities to the cannabis industry while helping those harmed by marijuana criminalization…

— Congressman Troy A. Carter (@RepTroyCarter) April 20, 2024

Happy 4/20 to all who celebrate. Today would be a great day for the Biden administration to fully deschedule & legalize marijuana, expunge records, and repair the harms of the failed war on drugs.

— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) April 20, 2024

Happy 4/20! 🌿 Today would be a great day to legalize marijuana, expunge all criminal records for marijuana offenses, & end the racist War on Drugs.

— Congresswoman Cori Bush (@RepCori) April 20, 2024

Good morning! Today would be a GREAT day to decriminalize and legalize marijuana and invest in the communities of color that have been disproportionately harmed by the war on drugs.

— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) April 20, 2024

Legalize cannabis nationwide and expunge records for cannabis-related offenses.

Let’s get it done.

— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) April 20, 2024

It’s high time we legalize cannabis in the United States.

— Rep. Mark Pocan (@RepMarkPocan) April 20, 2024

Let’s be blunt: Sen. Romney’s letter questioning the rescheduling of marijuana doesn’t have a nugget of merit.

It hinges on an outdated court case and its logic implies Tylenol should be regulated under Schedule I.

It’s time for the DEA to deschedule marijuana.

— Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (@RepKamlagerDove) April 20, 2024

It's 4/20, and we are fighting back against the failed war on drugs. pic.twitter.com/B234x6krYF

— Val Hoyle (@RepValHoyle) April 20, 2024

State and local elected officials and political parties

New York is building the nation's most equitable cannabis industry — one that empowers veterans, women, Black & Brown New Yorkers, & those hurt by the war on drugs.   If you’re choosing to celebrate today, visit one of New York's 100+ legal dispensaries: https://t.co/nLcImliKampic.twitter.com/rZ9aFfbJTn

— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) April 20, 2024

Rest assured on this 4/20, amidst recent federal seizures of cannabis from licensed distributors in New Mexico, that my administration is working on a strategy to protect New Mexico’s thriving cannabis industry.#cannabis#economyhttps://t.co/Im9HwCNJLy

— Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (@GovMLG) April 20, 2024

To be blunt: we’re proud to have sparked a new industry when we legalized adult-use cannabis.

— JB Pritzker (@JBPritzker) April 20, 2024

Happy canni-versary, New Jersey!

Tomorrow marks two years since the start of adult-use marijuana sales in New Jersey. Over the past year, we have proudly grown from just over 30 dispensaries to 130 dispensaries statewide. pic.twitter.com/9ernW5RfgU

— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) April 20, 2024

Happy 420, @SenWarrenLimmer. No one rolls like you do. pic.twitter.com/9dJEje08Vl

— Minnesota DFL Party (@MinnesotaDFL) April 20, 2024

Time to end cannabis prohibition! Free the 🌱. Happy 4/20 https://t.co/ymiCstsfyO

— Nikki Fried (@NikkiFried) April 20, 2024

Happy 420 day to all those who are celebrating! pic.twitter.com/wTHFOFF1MC

— L. Louise Lucas (@SenLouiseLucas) April 20, 2024

International politicians

Heute wünsche ich vor allem viel Freude beim Feiern des ersten legalen #420day! Ab morgen geht der Einsatz weiter für eine rasche Anpassung des THC-Grenzwertes für den Straßenverkehr und die Abgabe von #Cannabis in lizenzierten Fachgeschäften. pic.twitter.com/JUZJaUV10R

— Kirsten Kappert-Gonther (@KirstenKappert) April 20, 2024

Happy 4/20. Das ist der Anfang vom Ende der Stigmatisierung. #CanG

— Carmen Wegge (@CarmenWegge) April 19, 2024

Ahead Of 4/20 White House Says Biden Has Been ‘Very Clear’ In Supporting Marijuana Decriminalization, But Admin Is Awaiting DOJ Rescheduling Action

GOP Congressman Files Bill To Allow Marijuana Consumers To Buy Guns

A Republican congressman filed a bill on Thursday’s 4/20 cannabis holiday to protect the Second Amendment rights of people who use marijuana in legal states, allowing them to purchase and possess firearms that they’re currently prohibited from having under federal law.

Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL), co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, reintroduced the Gun Rights and Marijuana (GRAM) Act on Thursday—one of the latest in a series of cannabis proposals to be filed in the run-up to the 4/20 holiday.

The bill—which was previously led by the late Rep. Don Young (R-AK), who Mast replaced as a Cannabis Caucus leader—would amend federal statute to make it so marijuana consumers would not be considered an “unlawful user” of a controlled substance if they reside in a state that legalized cannabis.

As it stands, people who admit to being an “unlawful user” of marijuana are barred from buying, possessing or selling firearms—a federal policy that’s recently been challenged in several federal courts and deemed unconstitutional by at least two.

“No one should be forced to choose between their rights: you have a right to bear arms, and in many states, you have a right to use cannabis,” Mast said in a press release. “Congress needs to legislate based on reality, and the reality is that those who legally use marijuana are being treated as second-class citizens. That’s not acceptable. Government exists to protect the rights of the people, and that’s what this bill does.”

You have a right to bear arms & in many states, you have a right to use cannabis. No one should be forced to choose between their rights.

That’s why I introduced the GRAM Act: to protect the 2nd Amendment rights of legal marijuana users. #420Day YOUTUBE: https://t.co/fTLJEtC9LRpic.twitter.com/fxwQO30hMA

— Rep. Brian Mast (@RepBrianMast) April 20, 2023

Federal law enforcement doesn’t actively screen gun owners for substance use, but a question on a U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) form asks would-be gun purchasers: “Are you an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance?” It’s a felony to lie on the form.

The gun and marijuana issue has come to the fore in a number of federal courts over the past year, with the Justice Department being forced to defend the ban’s constitutionality, especially in light of a U.S. Supreme Court case where justices generally created a higher standard for policies that seek to impose restrictions on gun rights.

In February, a federal judge declared that the ban prohibiting people who use marijuana from possessing firearms is unconstitutional, saying that the federal government’s justification for upholding the law is “concerning.” DOJ is appealing that decision.

“Addressing this issue is of particular importance to the veteran community,” Mast said. “No veteran that I know wants to be forced to choose between a viable treatment option for conditions like PTSD, and the ability to protect themselves and their families. The GRAM Act is about ensuring no one has to make that choice.”

The congressman also defended the legislation during an appearance on Fox Business, reiterating that cannabis consumers are “being treated like second-class citizens—whether it’s with gun ownership or whether it’s with the banking system or a host of different things.”

“We need to move past this era of prohibition just like happened with alcohol previously in our country’s history,” he said. “That has to be the point that we get to with cannabis use in America.”

Watch the latest video at <a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com">foxbusiness.com</a>

Mast is also cosponsoring a separate bill from Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV) this session that would more narrowly allow medical cannabis patients to purchase and possess firearms.

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A slew of marijuana bills have been filed in the week leading up to 4/20.

For example, Reps. Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have filed a bill to incentive state and local marijuana expungements with a federal grant program.

Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) filed a measure this week that would allow state-legal cannabis businesses to claim federal tax deductions that are available to other industries. He told Marijuana Moment on Wednesday that he believes the reform would ultimately generate revenue for the government.

On Wednesday, bipartisan House and Senate lawmakers refiled bills to legalize medical marijuana for military veterans.

Last week, Joyce and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) filed a measure designed to prepare the federal government for marijuana legalization, directing the attorney general to form a commission to study and make recommendations about regulating cannabis in a way similar to alcohol.

Lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), marked the 4/20 holiday by speaking about the path forward for cannabis legislation at an event that took place inside the Capitol Building. Schumer talked about plans to refile his federal legalization bill and continue working on a package of cannabis banking and expungements legislation.

Minnesota House Will Vote On Marijuana Legalization Bill Next Week, Sponsor Announces On 4/20

Politicians And Government Agencies Mark 4/20 As Marijuana Legalization Movement Expands

Lawmakers and government bodies across the U.S. are again noting—and in some cases openly celebrating—the unofficial marijuana holiday 4/20, with numerous posts touting past reform accomplishments and pledges to continue working to advance the issue.

While Thursday is a time of celebration within the cannabis community, politicians have increasingly used it as a platform to advocate for more reform. That’s no different this year, and top congressional lawmakers are even speaking about the issue at a first-of-its-kind event inside the Capitol Building on the holiday.

Officials at various stages of government are playing into the culture. The list of lawmakers and agencies that use 4/20 to talk about marijuana policy has expanded year-over-year, underscoring how the legalization movement has helped shift marijuana from a controversial taboo to an accepted societal norm.

Here’s what politicians, office-seekers and federal agencies are saying on 4/20 this year:

Federal agencies

Want to learn more about FDA regulation of cannabis and cannabis-derived products? Information for consumers, regulatory resources, and questions and answers are available on our website.

Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/HHnyUTX0Cl

#420 pic.twitter.com/5TRKaLTvwm

— FDA Drug Information (@FDA_Drug_Info) April 20, 2023

Today’s 4/20! So, here are a few rather sticky #TBT finds. Weed like to remind everyone that your high heals remain illegal under federal law except for products that contain no more than 0.3% THC. Blunter info can be found here: https://t.co/mpDMAVe7lq#ProhibitedItemsWeekpic.twitter.com/wQaHLMRRcH

— TSA (@TSA) April 20, 2023

Before you light up to celebrate #420day, know the risks. Cannabis use has been linked to mental illness. To learn more about the dangers associated with cannabis use, visit https://t.co/soW9ErUIr1

— @DEALouisville (@dealouisville) April 20, 2023

Members of Congress and national political parties

Time to be blunt, the passage of the #SAFEbankingAct, which has passed the House w/bipartisan support multiple times, is long overdue. Congress needs to act now to allow legal cannabis biz's to have access to banking services. #Safe420pic.twitter.com/jPTguBf6Dd

— U.S. House Committee on Financial Services (@FSCDems) April 20, 2023

It’s 4/20! And that means we’ve got #hemp on our mind. Industrial hemp is a cannabis plant that has a tiny bit of THC in it—so low that it’s better for industrial purposes than for smoking. Hemp can be used to produce rope, textiles, biofuel, and even car parts! Whoa, dude. pic.twitter.com/vlHCtA1Awt

— House Agriculture Committee Democrats (@HouseAgDems) April 20, 2023

Across the country, support for cannabis legalization has never been higher.

I spoke at the Cannabis Policy Summit about how the Senate is continuing to work on cannabis legislation that helps reverse decades of harm inflicted on communities of color by the War on Drugs. #420Daypic.twitter.com/Ct3cmQrghA

— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) April 20, 2023

https://twitter.com/GOP/status/1649073962490396673

There are Americans who are struggling to find jobs, apply for loans, secure housing, and even get food stamps, just because of a marijuana-related charge on their record. As so many states have legalized marijuana, we must also expunge records and legalize nationwide. pic.twitter.com/Nf8sHBMDrv

— Sen. Cory Booker (@SenBooker) April 20, 2023

Happy 420 to all who continue to fight unjust laws, and the majority of Americans they represent.

— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) April 20, 2023

It’s 4:20 on 4/20. That’s the tweet. pic.twitter.com/eG34QREjzP

— Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) April 20, 2023

This 4/20 I want everyone to think about the 20,000 Pennsylvanians who get arrested each year bc weed STILL isn't legal.

I always have and always will fight for legal weed & ending the racist War on Drugs.

LEGAL WEED FOR PA + USA 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/zEKUIbdsWQ

— Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) April 20, 2023

Happy 4/20, Colorado! The HUGE success of our state’s legal cannabis industry has made us a national model. We’ve got a lot to be proud of and a lot more to do.

Next stop: federal legalization!

— Senator John Hickenlooper (@SenatorHick) April 20, 2023

The prohibition of marijuana has cost taxpayers billions of dollars and has resulted in the unnecessary criminalization of millions of Americans, particularly people of color. It’s time to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level.

— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) April 20, 2023

It's #420day, but you know who can't celebrate? People in prison for senseless marijuana charges.

It's way past time to end the war on drugs and invest in the communities of color impacted most by it.

— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) April 20, 2023

Marijuana should be legal and all records should be expunged.

We need to end the War on Drugs.

— Rep. Ro Khanna (@RepRoKhanna) April 21, 2023

The federal prohibition of cannabis has disproportionately harmed people of color. Bills I have led including the #CLIMBAct addresses not only the penal inequities but the financial inequity in the industry. It’s time for #CannabisReform. #420day

— Congressman Troy A. Carter (@RepTroyCarter) April 20, 2023

Marijuana legalization is an economic and racial justice issue, and federal action is long overdue!

Let’s decriminalize, legalize, expunge records, and invest in the communities of color that have been disproportionately harmed by the war on drugs.

— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) April 20, 2023

The War on Drugs has devastated communities and destroyed families.

My Drug Policy Reform Act, which I introduced with @RepCori, would put an end to the War on Drugs and approach drug abuse as a Public Health issue not a criminal issue. #420dayhttps://t.co/81UVhNtjMshttps://t.co/ZZm494JzVA

— Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (@RepBonnie) April 20, 2023

Your #420day reminder that we need to:

—Legalize marijuana —Expunge records —Promote equity in the cannabis industry —End the racist War on Drugs —& so much more

This is a racial & economic justice issue.

— Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (@RepPressley) April 20, 2023

I believe we should: 

✅ Legalize cannabis

✅ Tax it fairly so our communities can benefit 

✅ Let VA providers recommend and prescribe marijuana to help treat PTSD and chronic pain  

Let’s puff, puff, pass legislation to make it happen.

— Dina Titus (@repdinatitus) April 20, 2023

Decriminalize marijuana.

Release those incarcerated for marijuana-related offenses.

Expunge marijuana-related offenses from records.

Happy 4-20!

— Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (@RepRashida) April 20, 2023

No one should be in jail or have a criminal record for using marijuana. Period.

— Rep. Alma Adams (@RepAdams) April 20, 2023

Happy 4/20 to all who celebrate!  To mark the occasion we need to legalize marijuana AND make the industry more accessible to those who have been unjustly criminalized at its hands so that Black and brown communities aren’t being incarcerated while others are making millions 🍃💨

— Congressman Jamaal Bowman (@RepBowman) April 20, 2023

Happy 4/20! Your reminder that marijuana should be legal nationwide, and not a single American should be locked up on its account.

— Yvette D. Clarke (@RepYvetteClarke) April 21, 2023

Today is a great day to remember that @potus issued an executive order pardoning non-violent cannabis-related offenses (& that the Senate should pass the #MOREAct to federally decriminalize cannabis) so the communities affected by the failed war on drugs can begin to rebuild! pic.twitter.com/fh9LoDtoUo

— Sara Jacobs (@SaraJacobsCA) April 20, 2023

Happy 4/20.

Black folks in PA are about 5x more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than white counterparts.

It's time to legalize cannabis, expunge all marijuana convictions, and release everyone incarcerated on non-violent marijuana-related charges.

— Congresswoman Summer Lee (@RepSummerLee) April 20, 2023

State and local agencies

Cannabis is legal in NYS, but only for people 21 and older. It can have lasting effects on younger people, including diminished cognitive development, athletic performance and more. If you celebrate 4/20, do so responsibly. #StartlowGoslow#Cannabisawarenesspic.twitter.com/1sN51x80TE

— NYS OASAS (@NYSOASAS) April 20, 2023

The safety of Coloradans is always a top priority. In preparation for 4/20, our Marijuana Enforcement Division has compiled a handy guide with reminders and tips to help businesses and customers stay safe and compliant with Colorado law. https://t.co/V8JDLI0E0wpic.twitter.com/UIpwHSknmC

— CO Dept. of Revenue (@CO_Revenue) April 20, 2023

Happy Holidaze, New York!

From, The OCM team . .#NYcannabis#420day

— NYS Office of Cannabis Management (@nys_cannabis) April 20, 2023

State and local elected officials and political parties

It’s 4/20! Here’s a reminder that: ✅ Marijuana should be legalized. ❌ Republicans refuse to legalize it despite 64% of Wisconsinites wanting legal weed.

— Wisconsin Democrats (@WisDems) April 20, 2023

Let Texas Flourish! 🤠

Together, we can legalize, expunge and invest back into our communities. #txlege

Show your support for cannabis legalization in Texas: https://t.co/PJc5EyGDuM#420daypic.twitter.com/z4WHDImTkW

— Texas Democrats (@texasdemocrats) April 20, 2023

Today is a good day to remind Republicans that Montanans overwhelmingly support using marijuana tax revenue to fund Habitat Montana Programs that protect and fund our public lands. Habitat is a boon for the state. Let's keep it that way. #mtpolpic.twitter.com/Z56QOYFDjW

— Montana Democratic Party (@MTDems) April 20, 2023

RELEASE: Kansas House Democrats Demand Action on Cannabis Amnesty Before the End of 2023 Legislative Session #ksleg#MMJpic.twitter.com/yMOWMxEgCl

— Kansas House Democrats (@KSHouseDems) April 20, 2023

🍃 Let’s be blunt. IN is surrounded by states reaping the benefits of legal marijuana.

We forced a vote to legalize it & bring in more tax $ & benefits for chronically ill Hoosiers.

When House Republicans say “no,” House Dems say “Yes, we cannabis.”https://t.co/Ehw1HjB9vGpic.twitter.com/MP0bPZO5WQ

— Indiana House Democrats (@inhsedems) April 20, 2023

🌿Take it from Rep. @SummersH99: it’s high time we legalize cannabis in Indiana.https://t.co/iPyJKWikgipic.twitter.com/8x3Xhy5xPs

— Indiana House Democrats (@inhsedems) April 20, 2023

In all seriousness, it's high time we legalize marijuana in Pennsylvania. Folks are still being punished for their nonviolent marijuana use + our policies are long overdue for reform.

Sign our petition to call on legislators in Harrisburg to legalize it: https://t.co/X0m0NgchZV

— PA House Dems (@PAHDCC) April 20, 2023

Two of the states that haven’t legalized cannabis yet are Delaware and Minnesota – but Democratic legislators in those states are working to do exactly that right now. https://t.co/oH7Eqx3fLP

— Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (@DLCC) April 20, 2023

There are only 10 states where cannabis hasn’t been legalized or decriminalized – and all of them are run by Republican legislatures. And of the 19 states that still permit jail time for possession of small amounts of cannabis, 18 of them have GOP legislatures.

— Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (@DLCC) April 20, 2023

Happy 420 day everyone! pic.twitter.com/4OvkgloCsn

— L. Louise Lucas (@SenLouiseLucas) April 20, 2023

Happy 4/20 Tennesseans!! I will continue to fight for marijuana decriminalization and legalization in this state! Well over half the states in our county have medical or recreational marijuana. It’s time Tennessee catches up and create a new tax revenue! #LegalizeTheSmoke #420

— Senator London Lamar (@SenatorLamar) April 20, 2023

With the passage of Ohio House Bill SB 288, my administration will be able to expunge 4,077 low level marijuana misdemeanors. We’re removing barriers to employment and re-entry to work towards balancing the scales of justice. #420daypic.twitter.com/CbT5hTgTIn

— Justin M. Bibb (@JustinMBibb) April 20, 2023

Don’t forget, this week is a Medical Cannabis sales tax holiday thanks to my and @CMMcDuffie’s Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2022….

…not that today has any significance, but just ICYMI.

Read the details of the law here: https://t.co/8rO0zP7wDM

— Phil Mendelson (@ChmnMendelson) April 20, 2023

Brands and advocacy organizations are also getting in on the celebration again this year, promoting various campaigns and products to mark the day.