Updated November 2026
Marijuana Laws by State
Where medical and adult-use cannabis is legal in the states we serve, what kind of medical program each state runs, and a link to every official state program. Laws change, so always check your state program before you buy or travel.
State by state
Cannabis laws in our states
Every state in this table has a medical program that Kif physicians can certify patients for. Tap a state for its full guide, prices and rules.
Federal law in 2026
Cannabis remains federally controlled. Since April 2026, marijuana used under a state medical license is in Schedule III. Adult-use cannabis is not federally legal, and taking cannabis across state lines, onto federal land or through airports is illegal.
What a medical card adds
- The only legal access in medical-only states
- Lower taxes in many adult-use states
- Higher purchase and possession limits
- Guidance from a licensed physician
Calculators
Free medical marijuana tools
Medical card
See if you qualify today
Book a private video or phone evaluation with a physician licensed in your state. You pay only if you are approved.
Marijuana law questions
Is marijuana legal federally?
Marijuana is still controlled under federal law. Since April 2026, marijuana used under a state medical license is in Schedule III, but federal law has not legalized adult-use cannabis, and crossing state lines with cannabis remains illegal.
Do I need a medical card in a state with legal adult-use sales?
No, but a card can still help. In many adult-use states, patients pay less tax, can buy more, and may get access to products or ages not open to adult-use buyers. Our savings calculator shows the tax difference by state.
Can I use my medical card in another state?
Some states accept out-of-state patients or offer visitor registration, but many do not. Always check the rules of the state you are visiting, and never carry cannabis across state lines.
Did any state change its marijuana laws in the 2026 election?
No state legalized or repealed cannabis at the ballot in November 2026. Massachusetts voters rejected a measure to end licensed adult-use sales, and Idaho voters rejected an amendment that would have blocked citizen initiatives on marijuana.
Sources
- Marijuana Policy Project: adult-use states
- ArentFox Schiff: cannabis results in the 2026 midterms
- Each state's official program, linked in the table above.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Reviewed by the Kif editorial team under our editorial policy.
