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Gun Laws Status
Connecticut
Gun Laws Status:
Restrictive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
18
Gun Ownership:
17.2
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability))
Right-to-Work Law:
No
Delaware
Gun Laws Status:
Restrictive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
18
Gun Ownership:
25.3
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability))
Right-to-Work Law:
No
Florida
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
18
Gun Ownership:
30.8
Abortion Law Status:
Banned at 6-12 Weeks (6 weeks)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
Hawaii
Gun Laws Status:
Restrictive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
18
Gun Ownership:
9.7
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability))
Right-to-Work Law:
No
Illinois
Gun Laws Status:
Restrictive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
18
Gun Ownership:
25.5
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability))
Right-to-Work Law:
No
Maine
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
Control State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
18
Gun Ownership:
40
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability))
Right-to-Work Law:
No
Maryland
Gun Laws Status:
Restrictive
Alcohol Laws:
Control State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
18
Gun Ownership:
20
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - No Limit (No limit)
Right-to-Work Law:
No
Massachusetts
Gun Laws Status:
Restrictive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
18
Gun Ownership:
12.6
Abortion Law Status:
Limited to 24-25 Weeks (24 weeks)
Right-to-Work Law:
No
Michigan
Gun Laws Status:
Restrictive
Alcohol Laws:
Control State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
18
Gun Ownership:
38.2
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability))
Right-to-Work Law:
No
Minnesota
Gun Laws Status:
Restrictive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
18
Gun Ownership:
38
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - No Limit (No limit)
Right-to-Work Law:
No
Montana
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
Control State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
18
Gun Ownership:
65.7
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability))
Right-to-Work Law:
No
New Jersey
Gun Laws Status:
Restrictive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
18
Gun Ownership:
12
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - No Limit (No limit)
Right-to-Work Law:
No
New York
Gun Laws Status:
Restrictive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
18
Gun Ownership:
18.2
Abortion Law Status:
Limited to 24-25 Weeks (24 weeks)
Right-to-Work Law:
No
Ohio
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
Control State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
18
Gun Ownership:
37.1
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability))
Right-to-Work Law:
No
Pennsylvania
Gun Laws Status:
Restrictive
Alcohol Laws:
Control State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
18
Gun Ownership:
37.3
Abortion Law Status:
Limited to 24-25 Weeks (24 weeks)
Right-to-Work Law:
No
Rhode Island
Gun Laws Status:
Restrictive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
18
Gun Ownership:
13.8
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability))
Right-to-Work Law:
No
Vermont
Gun Laws Status:
Restrictive
Alcohol Laws:
Control State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
18
Gun Ownership:
42
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - No Limit (No limit)
Right-to-Work Law:
No
Virginia
Gun Laws Status:
Restrictive
Alcohol Laws:
Control State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
18
Gun Ownership:
35.9
Abortion Law Status:
Limited to 24-25 Weeks (25 weeks)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
Arkansas
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
17
Gun Ownership:
57.2
Abortion Law Status:
Total Ban (Banned)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
Georgia
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
17
Gun Ownership:
40.3
Abortion Law Status:
Banned at 6-12 Weeks (6 weeks)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
Indiana
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
17
Gun Ownership:
39
Abortion Law Status:
Total Ban (Banned)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
Kentucky
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
17
Gun Ownership:
51.8
Abortion Law Status:
Total Ban (Banned)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
Mississippi
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
Control State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
17
Gun Ownership:
55.2
Abortion Law Status:
Total Ban (Banned)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
Nebraska
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
17
Gun Ownership:
43.2
Abortion Law Status:
Banned at 6-12 Weeks (12 weeks)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
Oregon
Gun Laws Status:
Restrictive
Alcohol Laws:
Control State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
17
Gun Ownership:
34
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - No Limit (No limit)
Right-to-Work Law:
No
Tennessee
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
17
Gun Ownership:
46.3
Abortion Law Status:
Total Ban (Banned)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
Washington
Gun Laws Status:
Restrictive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
17
Gun Ownership:
31.2
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability))
Right-to-Work Law:
No
Alabama
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
Control State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
16
Gun Ownership:
55.5
Abortion Law Status:
Total Ban (Banned)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
Alaska
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
16
Gun Ownership:
63.5
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - No Limit (No limit)
Right-to-Work Law:
No
Arizona
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
16
Gun Ownership:
39.5
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability))
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
Colorado
Gun Laws Status:
Restrictive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
16
Gun Ownership:
34.3
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - No Limit (No limit)
Right-to-Work Law:
No
Idaho
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
Control State
Marijuana Legalization:
Illegal
Minimum Marriage Age:
16
Gun Ownership:
56.8
Abortion Law Status:
Total Ban (Banned)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
Iowa
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
Control State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
16
Gun Ownership:
43.1
Abortion Law Status:
Banned at 6-12 Weeks (6 weeks)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
Kansas
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Illegal
Minimum Marriage Age:
16
Gun Ownership:
44.6
Abortion Law Status:
Limited to 18-22 Weeks (22 weeks)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
Louisiana
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
16
Gun Ownership:
46.8
Abortion Law Status:
Total Ban (Banned)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
Missouri
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
16
Gun Ownership:
46.5
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability))
Right-to-Work Law:
No
Nevada
Gun Laws Status:
Restrictive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
16
Gun Ownership:
31.4
Abortion Law Status:
Limited to 24-25 Weeks (24 weeks)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
New Hampshire
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
Control State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
16
Gun Ownership:
33.1
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability))
Right-to-Work Law:
No
New Mexico
Gun Laws Status:
Restrictive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
16
Gun Ownership:
32.1
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - No Limit (No limit)
Right-to-Work Law:
No
North Carolina
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
Control State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
16
Gun Ownership:
40.9
Abortion Law Status:
Banned at 6-12 Weeks (12 weeks)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
North Dakota
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
16
Gun Ownership:
52.1
Abortion Law Status:
Total Ban (Banned)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
Oklahoma
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
16
Gun Ownership:
47
Abortion Law Status:
Total Ban (Banned)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
South Carolina
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
16
Gun Ownership:
42.3
Abortion Law Status:
Banned at 6-12 Weeks (6 weeks)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
South Dakota
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
16
Gun Ownership:
54.9
Abortion Law Status:
Total Ban (Banned)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
Texas
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
16
Gun Ownership:
44.9
Abortion Law Status:
Total Ban (Banned)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
Utah
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
Control State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
16
Gun Ownership:
43.6
Abortion Law Status:
Limited to 18-22 Weeks (18 weeks)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
West Virginia
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
Control State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
16
Gun Ownership:
58.5
Abortion Law Status:
Total Ban (Banned)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
Wisconsin
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
16
Gun Ownership:
41.8
Abortion Law Status:
Limited to 18-22 Weeks (22 weeks)
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
Wyoming
Gun Laws Status:
Permissive
Alcohol Laws:
Control State
Marijuana Legalization:
Medical
Minimum Marriage Age:
16
Gun Ownership:
66.3
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability))
Right-to-Work Law:
Yes
California
Gun Laws Status:
Restrictive
Alcohol Laws:
License State
Marijuana Legalization:
Legal
Minimum Marriage Age:
0
Gun Ownership:
20.7
Abortion Law Status:
Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability))
Right-to-Work Law:
No
District of Columbia
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State
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Gun Laws Status
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Alcohol Laws
|
Marijuana Legalization
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Minimum Marriage Age
|
Gun Ownership
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Abortion Law Status
|
Right-to-Work Law
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| 1 |
Connecticut
|
Restrictive | License State | Legal | 18 | 17.20 | Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability)) | No |
| 2 |
Delaware
|
Restrictive | License State | Legal | 18 | 25.30 | Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability)) | No |
| 3 |
Florida
|
Permissive | License State | Medical | 18 | 30.80 | Banned at 6-12 Weeks (6 weeks) | Yes |
| 4 |
Hawaii
|
Restrictive | License State | Medical | 18 | 9.70 | Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability)) | No |
| 5 |
Illinois
|
Restrictive | License State | Legal | 18 | 25.50 | Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability)) | No |
| 6 |
Maine
|
Permissive | Control State | Legal | 18 | 40 | Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability)) | No |
| 7 |
Maryland
|
Restrictive | Control State | Legal | 18 | 20 | Legal - No Limit (No limit) | No |
| 8 |
Massachusetts
|
Restrictive | License State | Legal | 18 | 12.60 | Limited to 24-25 Weeks (24 weeks) | No |
| 9 |
Michigan
|
Restrictive | Control State | Legal | 18 | 38.20 | Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability)) | No |
| 10 |
Minnesota
|
Restrictive | License State | Legal | 18 | 38 | Legal - No Limit (No limit) | No |
| 11 |
Montana
|
Permissive | Control State | Legal | 18 | 65.70 | Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability)) | No |
| 12 |
New Jersey
|
Restrictive | License State | Legal | 18 | 12 | Legal - No Limit (No limit) | No |
| 13 |
New York
|
Restrictive | License State | Legal | 18 | 18.20 | Limited to 24-25 Weeks (24 weeks) | No |
| 14 |
Ohio
|
Permissive | Control State | Legal | 18 | 37.10 | Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability)) | No |
| 15 |
Pennsylvania
|
Restrictive | Control State | Medical | 18 | 37.30 | Limited to 24-25 Weeks (24 weeks) | No |
| 16 |
Rhode Island
|
Restrictive | License State | Legal | 18 | 13.80 | Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability)) | No |
| 17 |
Vermont
|
Restrictive | Control State | Legal | 18 | 42 | Legal - No Limit (No limit) | No |
| 18 |
Virginia
|
Restrictive | Control State | Legal | 18 | 35.90 | Limited to 24-25 Weeks (25 weeks) | Yes |
| 19 |
Arkansas
|
Permissive | License State | Medical | 17 | 57.20 | Total Ban (Banned) | Yes |
| 20 |
Georgia
|
Permissive | License State | Medical | 17 | 40.30 | Banned at 6-12 Weeks (6 weeks) | Yes |
| 21 |
Indiana
|
Permissive | License State | Medical | 17 | 39 | Total Ban (Banned) | Yes |
| 22 |
Kentucky
|
Permissive | License State | Medical | 17 | 51.80 | Total Ban (Banned) | Yes |
| 23 |
Mississippi
|
Permissive | Control State | Medical | 17 | 55.20 | Total Ban (Banned) | Yes |
| 24 |
Nebraska
|
Permissive | License State | Medical | 17 | 43.20 | Banned at 6-12 Weeks (12 weeks) | Yes |
| 25 |
Oregon
|
Restrictive | Control State | Legal | 17 | 34 | Legal - No Limit (No limit) | No |
| 26 |
Tennessee
|
Permissive | License State | Medical | 17 | 46.30 | Total Ban (Banned) | Yes |
| 27 |
Washington
|
Restrictive | License State | Legal | 17 | 31.20 | Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability)) | No |
| 28 |
Alabama
|
Permissive | Control State | Medical | 16 | 55.50 | Total Ban (Banned) | Yes |
| 29 |
Alaska
|
Permissive | License State | Legal | 16 | 63.50 | Legal - No Limit (No limit) | No |
| 30 |
Arizona
|
Permissive | License State | Legal | 16 | 39.50 | Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability)) | Yes |
| 31 |
Colorado
|
Restrictive | License State | Legal | 16 | 34.30 | Legal - No Limit (No limit) | No |
| 32 |
Idaho
|
Permissive | Control State | Illegal | 16 | 56.80 | Total Ban (Banned) | Yes |
| 33 |
Iowa
|
Permissive | Control State | Medical | 16 | 43.10 | Banned at 6-12 Weeks (6 weeks) | Yes |
| 34 |
Kansas
|
Permissive | License State | Illegal | 16 | 44.60 | Limited to 18-22 Weeks (22 weeks) | Yes |
| 35 |
Louisiana
|
Permissive | License State | Medical | 16 | 46.80 | Total Ban (Banned) | Yes |
| 36 |
Missouri
|
Permissive | License State | Legal | 16 | 46.50 | Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability)) | No |
| 37 |
Nevada
|
Restrictive | License State | Legal | 16 | 31.40 | Limited to 24-25 Weeks (24 weeks) | Yes |
| 38 |
New Hampshire
|
Permissive | Control State | Medical | 16 | 33.10 | Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability)) | No |
| 39 |
New Mexico
|
Restrictive | License State | Legal | 16 | 32.10 | Legal - No Limit (No limit) | No |
| 40 |
North Carolina
|
Permissive | Control State | Medical | 16 | 40.90 | Banned at 6-12 Weeks (12 weeks) | Yes |
| 41 |
North Dakota
|
Permissive | License State | Medical | 16 | 52.10 | Total Ban (Banned) | Yes |
| 42 |
Oklahoma
|
Permissive | License State | Medical | 16 | 47 | Total Ban (Banned) | Yes |
| 43 |
South Carolina
|
Permissive | License State | Medical | 16 | 42.30 | Banned at 6-12 Weeks (6 weeks) | Yes |
| 44 |
South Dakota
|
Permissive | License State | Medical | 16 | 54.90 | Total Ban (Banned) | Yes |
| 45 |
Texas
|
Permissive | License State | Medical | 16 | 44.90 | Total Ban (Banned) | Yes |
| 46 |
Utah
|
Permissive | Control State | Medical | 16 | 43.60 | Limited to 18-22 Weeks (18 weeks) | Yes |
| 47 |
West Virginia
|
Permissive | Control State | Medical | 16 | 58.50 | Total Ban (Banned) | Yes |
| 48 |
Wisconsin
|
Permissive | License State | Medical | 16 | 41.80 | Limited to 18-22 Weeks (22 weeks) | Yes |
| 49 |
Wyoming
|
Permissive | Control State | Medical | 16 | 66.30 | Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability)) | Yes |
| 50 |
California
|
Restrictive | License State | Legal | 0 | 20.70 | Legal - Viability (~24 weeks (viability)) | No |
| 51 |
District of Columbia
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Common Questions
Which state has the highest minimum marriage age?
Connecticut has the highest minimum marriage age at 18 (banned). California has the lowest, at No statutory minimum.
Which state has the highest gun ownership?
Wyoming has the highest gun ownership at 66.3%. Hawaii has the lowest, at 9.7%.