Medical Marijuana States 2026
Comprehensive guide to medical cannabis programs across the United States. Find qualifying conditions, possession limits, and how to get a medical marijuana card.
Many medical states have also legalized recreational cannabis. Use the links below to explore other state categories.
Medical-Only States (14)
These states allow medical cannabis but have not legalized recreational use.
Alabama
MedicalPossession: 70 daily doses (varies by product type)
Conditions: Cancer, HIV/AIDS, epilepsy, chronic pain, PTSD, autism, Crohn's, Parkinson's, and others
Arkansas
MedicalPossession: 2.5 oz per 14 days
Conditions: Cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, ALS, Tourette's, Crohn's, fibromyalgia, PTSD, severe arthritis, and others
Florida
MedicalPossession: 2.5 oz smokable every 35 days (physician may authorize more)
Conditions: Cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, PTSD, ALS, Crohn's, Parkinson's, MS, chronic pain, and others
Hawaii
MedicalPossession: 4 oz
Conditions: Cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, PTSD, epilepsy, MS, Crohn's, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic pain, and others
Kentucky
MedicalPossession: To be determined - program launching January 2025
Conditions: Cancer, chronic pain, epilepsy, MS, chronic nausea, PTSD, and others
Louisiana
MedicalPossession: 2.5 oz raw cannabis per 14 days
Conditions: Cancer, HIV/AIDS, cachexia, seizures, epilepsy, spasticity, Crohn's, MS, muscular dystrophy, PTSD, chronic pain, autism, and others
Mississippi
MedicalPossession: 3 oz per month
Conditions: Cancer, epilepsy, PTSD, chronic pain, HIV/AIDS, ALS, MS, Parkinson's, sickle cell, and others
New Hampshire
MedicalPossession: 2 oz
Conditions: Cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, ALS, MS, Crohn's, PTSD, chronic pain, severe vomiting, and others
North Dakota
MedicalPossession: 3 oz per 30 days
Conditions: Cancer, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, ALS, PTSD, Crohn's, fibromyalgia, epilepsy, terminal illness, chronic pain, and others
Oklahoma
MedicalPossession: 3 oz on person, 8 oz at residence
Conditions: Any condition recommended by licensed physician (no specific list)
Pennsylvania
MedicalPossession: 30-day supply (determined by physician)
Conditions: Cancer, HIV/AIDS, ALS, epilepsy, glaucoma, IBD, MS, Parkinson's, PTSD, anxiety disorders, chronic pain, opioid use disorder, and others
South Dakota
MedicalPossession: 3 oz
Conditions: Cancer, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, ALS, Crohn's, PTSD, cachexia, severe chronic pain, seizures, and others
Utah
MedicalPossession: 113g unprocessed cannabis (about 4 oz)
Conditions: Cancer, HIV/AIDS, MS, epilepsy, Crohn's, PTSD, ALS, autism, terminal illness, chronic pain, and others
West Virginia
MedicalPossession: 30-day supply
Conditions: Cancer, HIV/AIDS, ALS, Parkinson's, MS, Crohn's, Huntington's, epilepsy, PTSD, chronic pain, and others
States with Both Medical & Recreational (25)
These states have full medical programs and also allow recreational adult use.
Alaska
Rec + MedMed possession: 1 oz usable
Arizona
Rec + MedMed possession: 2.5 oz per 14 days
California
Rec + MedMed possession: 8 oz or amount determined by physician
Colorado
Rec + MedMed possession: 2 oz usable
Connecticut
Rec + MedMed possession: 2.5 oz per 30 days
Delaware
Rec + MedMed possession: 6 oz per month
District of Columbia
Rec + MedMed possession: 4 oz per month
Illinois
Rec + MedMed possession: 2.5 oz per 14 days
Maine
Rec + MedMed possession: 2.5 oz per 15 days
Maryland
Rec + MedMed possession: 4 oz per 30 days
Massachusetts
Rec + MedMed possession: 10 oz per 60 days
Michigan
Rec + MedMed possession: 2.5 oz
Minnesota
Rec + MedMed possession: Determined by patient's certifying healthcare practitioner
Missouri
Rec + MedMed possession: 6 oz per month
Montana
Rec + MedMed possession: 1 oz usable
Nevada
Rec + MedMed possession: 2.5 oz per 14 days
New Jersey
Rec + MedMed possession: 3 oz per 30 days
New Mexico
Rec + MedMed possession: 15 oz per 90 days
New York
Rec + MedMed possession: 60-day supply
Ohio
Rec + MedMed possession: 90-day supply (up to 8 oz per 90 days)
Oregon
Rec + MedMed possession: 24 oz usable, 6 mature plants, 18 seedlings
Rhode Island
Rec + MedMed possession: 2.5 oz
Vermont
Rec + MedMed possession: 2 oz
Virginia
Rec + MedMed possession: 4 oz per 30 days
Washington
Rec + MedMed possession: 3 oz usable