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, the most recent addition to that group being Ohio, where voters approved a legalization referendum in November 2023. Voters in Florida, Nebraska, Idaho, and South Dakota may see ballot initiatives to legalize or regulate marijuana when they go to the polls in November 2024. Use the map and table below to better understand where marijuana is legal in the U.S.