As of 2025, marijuana is legal for recreational use in 24 states plus the District of Columbia. Additionally, medical marijuana is legal in about 39 to 40 states. Only a few states still prohibit marijuana entirely for both medical and recreational use, including Idaho, Kansas, South Carolina, and Wyoming

. States where recreational marijuana is legal include:

• Alaska
• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Illinois
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Missouri
• 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 approximately 39-40 states , with some states allowing only limited CBD or THC products

. States where marijuana remains illegal for both medical and recreational use:

• Idaho
• Kansas
• South Carolina
• Wyoming

In summary, marijuana legalization varies by state, with a majority allowing medical use and nearly half permitting recreational use as of 2025.