Marijuana is legal for recreational use in 24 states and the District of Columbia as of 2025. These states include Colorado, Washington, Alaska, Oregon, California, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida (mixed legality), and others
. Additionally, medical marijuana is legal in 39 states, allowing patients with qualifying conditions to use cannabis under medical supervision
. Only four states-Idaho, Nebraska, South Carolina, and Wyoming-have marijuana illegal for both medical and recreational use
. Some states have decriminalized marijuana or allow limited CBD/THC products without full legalization
. In summary:
- Recreational marijuana legal: 24 states + D.C.
- Medical marijuana legal: 39 states
- Fully illegal (medical and recreational): 4 states (Idaho, Nebraska, South Carolina, Wyoming)
This reflects the current U.S. landscape where marijuana legalization varies by state but continues to expand
