Recreational marijuana is legal in 24 U.S. states and the District of Columbia as of 2025. The states where recreational cannabis use is legal include:

• Alaska
• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Illinois
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nevada
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• Ohio
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington
• Washington, D.C.

This legalization allows adults to purchase and consume marijuana recreationally, with specific possession limits and cultivation rules varying by state