Dennis Peron

Dennis Peron was a pioneering advocate for medical cannabis in the United States. In the 1990s, he played a crucial role in establishing California’s Proposition 215, which legalized medical marijuana. A Vietnam War veteran and AIDS patient, Peron championed its use to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. His activism helped shift public perception and policy regarding marijuana, making California the first state to legalize medical cannabis. Peron’s efforts laid the groundwork for broader marijuana reform efforts across the country, impacting both medical access and ongoing debates about legalization.