As of 2025, recreational marijuana is legal in 24 states and the District of Columbia. The states where recreational cannabis use has been approved 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
• District of Columbia

In addition to recreational legalization, 39 states allow medical marijuana use

. Each state has specific regulations regarding possession limits, home cultivation, public consumption, and transportation of marijuana. For example, Connecticut allows adults 21+ to possess up to 1.5 ounces in public and grow up to 6 plants at home, while Delaware permits possession of up to one ounce but does not allow home cultivation

. States like Florida have legalized medical marijuana but not recreational use, with qualifying medical conditions required for access

. In summary, recreational marijuana is legal in 24 states plus D.C., and medical marijuana is legal in 39 states across the U.S.