Help Kentucky NORML Strengthen the Medical Cannabis Program: Take the 2025 Implementation Survey
Kentucky’s medical cannabis program is finally beginning to take shape, but patients and caregivers across the Commonwealth continue to face barriers, unanswered questions, and uneven access. As the rollout progresses, policymakers in Frankfort are already evaluating what is working and what needs improvement.
Kentucky NORML is launching a statewide Medical Cannabis Implementation Survey to ensure lawmakers hear directly from the people most affected by this program—not just from regulators or license holders, but from patients, caregivers, providers, and community members.
This initiative will inform Kentucky NORML’s 2026 Implementation Status Report, a document we will deliver to key legislators, the administration, and relevant committees to ensure the program is implemented equitably, responsibly, and with the patient at the center.
Why This Survey Matters Right Now
Legislative leaders—including key committee chairs—have stated that they want more data before considering any additional medical or adult-use cannabis reforms. With sales just beginning and regulations still evolving, your voice is essential.
By participating, you help Kentucky NORML:
Document on-the-ground challenges with patient access
Identify gaps in provider education and certification availability
Highlight geographic inequities or affordability barriers
Understand community readiness and economic impact
Elevate patient and caregiver concerns that may not be reaching Frankfort
Your responses will help strengthen advocacy efforts and provide legislators with the evidence-based insights needed to improve the program.
What the Survey Covers
The survey takes 5–10 minutes and includes five focused sections:
About You
Basic non-identifying information that helps us understand who is responding and from which regions.Awareness & Understanding
Assesses how clearly Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has been communicated to patients and the public.Access & Readiness
Identifies barriers such as lack of certified providers, difficulty obtaining required documentation, travel distance, program cost, or limited information.Economic & Community Impacts
Gathers perspectives on how medical cannabis businesses affect local communities and economies.Feedback for Lawmakers
Your direct opportunity to tell Kentucky’s elected officials what is working, what is not, and what needs to change.
All individual responses will remain confidential. Kentucky NORML will report only aggregated findings.
How Your Participation Drives Change
Kentucky NORML is the statewide advocate dedicated to protecting patient rights, expanding safe access, and ensuring cannabis laws are implemented fairly. Robust public participation strengthens our ability to:
Hold the state accountable during implementation
Push back when program barriers harm patients
Advocate for adjustments or expansions where the law falls short
Provide legislators with credible, community-driven data—not industry talking points
Real change in Frankfort happens when lawmakers see clearly what Kentuckians are experiencing.
This survey is how we make that visible.
Add Your Voice to Kentucky NORML’s 2025 Report
Your experience matters. Your input helps shape policy.
And your participation ensures that Kentucky’s medical cannabis program works for the people it was intended to serve.
