As of 2025, marijuana is legal for recreational use in 24 states plus the District of Columbia. Additionally, medical marijuana is legal in about 39 to 40 states. Only a few states still prohibit marijuana entirely for both medical and recreational use, including Idaho, Kansas, South Carolina, and Wyoming
. States where recreational marijuana is legal include:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Illinois
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Washington D.C.
- And others totaling 24 states
Medical marijuana is legal in approximately 39-40 states , with some states allowing only limited CBD or THC products
. States where marijuana remains illegal for both medical and recreational use:
- Idaho
- Kansas
- South Carolina
- Wyoming
In summary, marijuana legalization varies by state, with a majority allowing medical use and nearly half permitting recreational use as of 2025.
