A new poll shows that 63 percent of likely Florida voters support the legalization of recreational marijuana, surpassing the 60 percent threshold needed for the amendment’s passage.

A new poll published on Thursday found that 63 percent of likely Florida voters favor the legalization of marijuana for adult use, bolstering the initiative’s level of support and surpassing the necessary 60 percent voter approval threshold for passage.

The survey, conducted by Suffolk/USA TODAY/WSVN-TV between August 7 and 11, sampled 500 likely voters statewide, indicating strong support for the amendment, which would permit adults aged 21 and older to legally possess, purchase, and use marijuana. Thirty-three of respondents are opposed to the measure and 3.2 percent remain undecided.

Among Democrats, support is particularly high, with more than 70 percent indicating they would vote in favor of the amendment. Independents also show strong support at around 60 percent, while Republicans are more divided, with just under 50 percent in favor and the remainder either opposed or undecided.

Younger voters, particularly those under 35, are overwhelmingly in favor, with more than 75 percent supporting legalization. The generational support decreases slightly among older age groups, but even among voters aged 50 and above, nearly 55 percent indicate they would vote for the amendment.

Education and ethnicity further correlate with support levels, as voters with some college education or higher are more likely to back the amendment, with 65 percent of college graduates and 60 percent of those with some college education expressing support. Among ethnic groups, White voters show a 65 percent support rate, while Hispanic/Latino voters are slightly lower at 60 percent. Black voters were found to be slightly cooler on the measure, with 55 percent in favor.

Currently, 25 states and Washington D.C. have legalized recreational marijuana. The ballot initiative, Amendment 3, would position Florida as the 26th state to legalize marijuana, if ratified by voters in November. The amendment would allow adults 21 and older to legally possess, purchase, and use marijuana, potentially bringing Florida in line with states like Missouri, Illinois, and Ohio.

Sen. Joe Gruters announced proposed legislation on Thursday that would ban smoking in public spaces statewide, contingent on the voter approval of legalizing recreational marijuana in November.

The bill, positioned as a companion to Amendment 3, seeks to regulate the place and manner of smoking in all forms to “ensure public health and safety,” according to Gruters. He stated during a press event that the legislation is designed to prevent Florida from experiencing public smoking issues.

Gruters expressed confidence that the bill would be well-received, given that public consumption of marijuana has been among the most commonly cited complaints by officials in opposition.

“I think we can make it safer. I think it’s time to decriminalize and I think we can control the time, place and manner,” he said. “People don’t want to go outside and smell it. They don’t want to see it in public places.”