How many in NC want medical marijuana legalized?
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Despite repeated efforts in the North Carolina General Assembly, a law to legalize medical marijuana has not been passed. However, it's likely to emerge again in 2025.
In a poll released by Meredith College on Thursday, a large majority of likely N.C. voters voiced support for such a law. The split was 71% in support, 23% opposing and 6% who had no stance on the issue.
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This comes as no surprise as Meredith College polling officials have seen a history of strong public support of a bill like this.
The most recent attempt to legalize medical marijuana was called the North Carolina Compassionate Care Act, which would allow doctors to prescribe marijuana for a number of physical and mental conditions.
Pollsters also said a majority of every demographic group in the state, even those that self-identify as the most conservative residents, support such legislation.
NC lawmakers lay out priorities ahead of 2025 session
'North Carolina is one of a handful of states without some form of legal medical marijuana. With the public strongly behind such a law and most within the medical community supporting this legislation, it seems like this might be a good time to pass such a bill,' said poll director, David McLennan.
In January, N.C. Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger told CBS 17 medical marijuana conversations in the 2025 session will have to include unregulated THC concerns.
As of February 2025, marijuana for medical use is legal in 39 states, the District of Columbia and three U.S. territories.
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