Ohio, Bill 56 and the Senate

Ohio Senators Approve Bill To Scale Back Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law By Reducing Home Grow And Adding New Penalties
An Ohio Senate committee has approved a bill to make significant changes to the state’s voter-approved marijuana law—by halving the number of plants adults could grow, adding certain criminal penalties and removing select social equity provisions,
Ohio Senate passes bill making major changes to the state's marijuana law
Legislation aiming to make major changes to Ohio's recreational marijuana law was passed in the state Senate Wednesday afternoon. If Senate Bill 56 ultimately becomes law, it will enact tighter restrictions than what are in place now.
Ohio Senate passes bill that would make major changes to adult-use marijuana law
RIVERSIDE — A bill proposed to change the recreational marijuana law passed in the Ohio Senate on Wednesday. Senate Bill 56 passed with a vote of 26 to 9. As previously reported on News Center 7, Senator Stephen Huffman (R-Tipp City) proposed the bill on Jan. 28.
Jail time, home grow limits: How Ohio Senate voted to change marijuana law
The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 56, which would change the recreational marijuana law approved by voters in 2023.
Ohio Senate passes bill to address public safety concerns around marijuana
The Ohio Senate passed a bill Wednesday designed to address public safety concerns and other administrative issues surrounding legal weed.
Ohio Senate GOP restricts access to recreational marijuana
Ohio Senate Republicans have voted to change the recreational marijuana policy that the voters enshrined into law in 2023. Amidst protests from cannabis enthusiasts, GOP leaders continue to argue that voters didn't actually know what they were voting on during the election.
Senate Republicans pass major changes to Ohio’s marijuana law
Senate Bill 56 would lower the household limit for plants, ban outdoor smoking and eliminate small cannabis grower licenses.
Marijuana in Ohio could see major changes on what's considered 'lenient regulations'
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Ohio's voter-approved marijuana law may soon face significant changes as lawmakers propose a crackdown on what they consider overly lenient regulations. Senate Bill 56, sponsored by State Senator Stephen Huffman of Tipp City, aims to enhance safety by implementing stricter controls on marijuana use and cultivation.
Ohio Senate passes bill to make sweeping changes to marijuana program
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Ohio Senate passes bill to ban smoking marijuana in public, other changes
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4th defendant accused in murder of marijuana businessman fighting extradition from Ohio
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Warren considers resolution against proposed changes to Ohio recreational marijuana law
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Dozens speak out against proposed changes to Ohio marijuana laws
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTVG) - Dozens of people testified against proposed changes to Ohio’s adult-use marijuana laws Tuesday ahead of a scheduled vote to move the legislation out of committee.
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An in-depth look at a marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility
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Marijuana, transportation bills move forward at Statehouse
Ohio lawmakers advanced two major bills Wednesday, less than a month after each one was officially introduced. Recreational ...
Lake County Narcotics agents seize oxycodone, marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms in search warrant
According to a Facebook post, agents at Willoughby Hills Police officers served the search warrant at an apartment building on a 41-year-old Willoughby Hills man.
Ohio traffic stop leads to $3.5 million marijuana bust
A routine traffic stop last month led to a significant drug bust when Ohio Highway Patrol troopers say they pulled over a ...