As of 2025, marijuana is legal for recreational use in 24 U.S. states, three U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Additionally, medical marijuana is legal in 39 to 40 states and D.C. Here are some key details: States where recreational marijuana is legal include:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Illinois
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- 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 39 to 40 states , including many that have not legalized recreational use. Only a few states, such as Idaho, Nebraska, South Carolina, and Wyoming, do not allow medical or recreational marijuana
. Summary:
- 24 states + D.C. + 3 territories: Recreational marijuana legal
- 39-40 states + D.C.: Medical marijuana legal
- A few states: Marijuana illegal for any use
This reflects the current legal landscape where recreational cannabis is increasingly legalized, while medical use is more widely accepted across the U.S.
