Red States – Cannabis Legalization Status (As of 2025)
Below is the organized listing of U.S. Red States where cannabis remains illegal, medical-only, or extremely restricted. This document is formatted for direct placement into Word or web content.
Alabama
Status: Medical Cannabis Only (Program began in 2024, very limited)
Recreational: Illegal
Arkansas
Status: Medical Cannabis Only
Recreational: Illegal
Georgia
Status: Low-THC Oil Program Only (Medical)
Recreational: Illegal
Idaho
Status: Fully Illegal (No Medical, No Recreational)
Indiana
Status: Fully Illegal
Iowa
Status: Medical CBD Only (Low-THC, tightly restricted)
Recreational: Illegal
Kansas
Status: Fully Illegal
Kentucky
Status: Medical Cannabis Approved (Program expected late 2025)
Recreational: Illegal
Louisiana
Status: Medical Cannabis Only
Recreational: Illegal
Mississippi
Status: Medical Cannabis Approved (Program active as of 2023)
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