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Illinois Cannabis Legal Status (2026)

Permitted: Recreational cannabis is legal in Illinois for adults 21 and older under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.

PermittedVerified Jul 12, 2026

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Recreational cannabis is legal in Illinois for adults 21 and older under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. A medical program also operates.

Official source: ilga.gov →

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Cannabis Legal Status in states bordering Illinois

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IndianaRestricted
Cannabis is fully illegal in Indiana for both medical and recreational use. Only hemp-derived CBD under 0.3% THC is permitted.
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · Source: iga.in.gov · Full Indiana rule →
IowaConditional
Recreational cannabis is illegal in Iowa, which has only a low-THC Medical Cannabidiol program administered by Iowa HHS. Smokable and raw flower are not permitted.
Verified Jul 12, 2026 · Source: hhs.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →
KentuckyConditional
Kentucky allows medical cannabis only — recreational use is illegal. The state has an operational medical program under KRS 218B, and certified patients (or registered visiting patients) must register.
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · Source: kymedcan.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
MissouriPermitted
Recreational cannabis is legal in Missouri for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (Amendment 3, 2022; retail began February 2023).
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · Source: health.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
WisconsinRestricted
Cannabis is illegal in Wisconsin, which has no medical or recreational program. The only exception is a narrow CBD-oil allowance under "Lydia's Law." Marijuana over 0.3% THC is illegal.
Verified Jul 16, 2026 · Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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