U.S. marijuana laws by state

Since California’s legalization of medical marijuana in 1996, there has been a growing movement in the United States to decriminalize weed—for both medicinal and recreational uses. As of early 2024, 24 states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for adult recreational use. In November 2024 voters in Nebraska approved a ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana, while proposals to legalize marijuana for recreational or personal use failed in Florida, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Use the map and table below to better understand where marijuana is legal in the U.S.