Which state's voters approved the Compassionate Use Act of 1996, the first legislation legalizing marijuana for medicinal use?

Hard to believe now, but back in 1996, medicinal marijuana was illegal in all 50 states. California kicked open the door with its 1996 measure; other states soon followed suit, approving cannabis for medical and then recreational use. As of 2021, there are more states where you can light up freely (18) than there are where patients cannot access marijuana even for medicinal purposes (12).

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