As of December 18, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that will reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug, effectively easing federal restrictions on the drug. While the order would not fully legalize the drug, the executive order is expected to say the current schedule of the drug is impeding the ability of scientists to research the safety and efficacy of marijuana’s possible uses.
To view the full executive order and fact sheet, please see the below: