Wisconsin GOP lawmakers introduce bill to legalize medical marijuana

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October 01 2025

Overview

•  What: Bill to legalize medical cannabis

•  Who: Republican lawmakers Patrick Testin, Mary Felzkowski, Patrick Snyder

•  Where: Wisconsin

•  When: Introduced October 2025

Details

•  Patients need doctor’s diagnosis for serious conditions:

•  Cancer, MS, PTSD, IBS, Parkinson’s, chronic pain.

•  Must register with new Office of Medical Cannabis Regulation.

•  Office oversees licensing for growers, processors, testers.

•  Allowed forms: Oils, tinctures, edibles, vapors. Smoking banned.

Background

•  Previous medical cannabis bills failed.

•  2024 attempt by Robin Vos for state-run dispensaries lacked Senate support.

•  Wisconsin surrounded by states with legal medical or recreational cannabis.

•  40 U.S. states allow medical cannabis; 25 permit recreational use.

Strategy

•  Bill opens production to private sector.

•  Retains restrictions from prior legislation.

•  Aims to gain broader legislative support.

Quotes

•  Patrick Testin: “Cannabis position has changed dramatically.”

•  Patrick Snyder: “This is going to take a gigantic Hail Mary.”

•  Robin Vos (2024): “Unlikely to pass this session.”

Challenges

•  Assembly passage uncertain, per Snyder.

•  Gov. Tony Evers’ recreational cannabis proposal rejected by Republicans.

•  Wisconsin lags Midwest neighbors in cannabis policy.

Outlook

•  Bill faces tough road but reflects shifting attitudes.

•  Success hinges on bipartisan compromise.