Wisconsin’s Senate President Mary Felzkowski and two other Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill to legalize medical marijuana in the state. The proposed legislation, similar to Felzkowski’s previous bill, would allow doctors to recommend medical cannabis for patients with specific conditions, but would likely prohibit smokable products and personal cultivation. Despite Republican opposition to broader legalization, leaders acknowledge the debate over medical marijuana is ongoing. Polls show strong public support for marijuana legalization in Wisconsin, with two-thirds of voters in favor. Governor Tony Evers (D) supports legalization and has attempted to include it in past budgets, while neighboring Illinois has generated significant tax revenue from cannabis sales to Wisconsin residents.

Wisconsin GOP Senate Leader Introduces Fresh Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill

Sep 30, 2025

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Kyle Jaeger

Marijuana Moment

Wisconsin is finally seeing some movement on the medical marijuana front as GOP Senate President Mary Felzkowski and two colleagues have filed a new legalization bill. While the specific text is still under wraps, it is expected to mirror previous attempts that were quite restrictive, potentially limiting access to non-smokable forms like oils and tinctures for a short list of specific conditions. Despite years of legislative gridlock and the Republican-led Assembly acting as a major roadblock, there is growing pressure to act since two-thirds of Wisconsin voters already support legalization. Even the state's own data shows residents are spending over $120 million annually on cannabis in neighboring Illinois.

This matters to the community because it represents a crack in the door for a state that has been a total holdout. Even a limited medical program would provide a legal, safe path for patients who currently have to choose between crossing state lines or breaking the law for relief. For tokers, it is a small but vital step toward ending prohibition and keeping tax revenue within the state.

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