Where Is Cannabis Legal? A State-by-State Guide to U.S. Marijuana Laws
As of 2025, 24 U.S. states plus Washington, D.C. have legalized recreational cannabis, and 38 states have legalized cannabis in some form—including medical marijuana programs. But cannabis legalization in the United States isn’t universal. Your state determines not only if it’s legal, but also how each state defines cannabis possession, purchasing, growing, and consumption. This…
