Monday is 4/20, the unofficial weed holiday, but residents of Indiana face legal restrictions in celebrating. Indiana is one of only nine states where recreational marijuana remains prohibited. As of 2025, data from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) shows that 24 states and Washington, D.C. allow for recreational use, including neighboring states like Illinois and Michigan.
The Trump Administration’s attempts last year to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous substance have yet to influence Indiana’s laws. Two legislative proposals aimed at changing this—House Bill 1298, introduced by Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour), and House Bill 1191, proposed by Rep. Mitch Gore (D-Indianapolis)—failed to advance during the 2026 session. Additionally, the state legislature once again did not regulate or ban marijuana-adjacent products like Delta 8 gummies and beverages.
Medical Marijuana Legality
Currently, 40 states and Washington, D.C. permit medical marijuana use, according to the NCSL. States with medical marijuana programs include:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
States Where Recreational Marijuana is Legal
Recreational marijuana is legally permitted in the following states:
- 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
Where Marijuana Remains Illegal
Idaho is the only state without any marijuana program. Nine states allow the use of CBD and low THC products for medical purposes, but do not permit either medical or recreational marijuana. These states are:
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Georgia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
As the cannabis industry evolves, particularly in states like Mississippi, the legislative landscape continues to adapt to shifting public opinions and market demands. The ongoing lack of updates to Indiana’s laws may highlight opportunities for future cannabis business developments in neighboring states.