Americans’ views of marijuana laws vary by the state they live in
% who say marijuana laws in their state are …
* Includes states where marijuana is not legal, unregulated or only CBD/low-THC programs are allowed.
Note: Shares of respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Note: Shares of respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Jan. 20-26, 2026.
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Americans’ views of marijuana laws vary by the state they live in
% who say marijuana laws in their state are …
| Population | group | Too strict | Not strict enough | About right | (blank) | Not sure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | total | 21 | 19 | 36 | 9 | 24 |
| Legal for medical AND recreational use | not total | 7 | 25 | 47 | 6 | 20 |
| Legal for medical use only | not total | 34 | 13 | 25 | 13 | 27 |
| Prohibited* | not total | 40 | 10 | 22 | 13 | 27 |
* Includes states where marijuana is not legal, unregulated or only CBD/low-THC programs are allowed.
Note: Shares of respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Note: Shares of respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Jan. 20-26, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
