Ohio GOP Pushes Major Rollbacks to Voter-Approved Marijuana Law

Proposed legislation seeks to reduce home-grow limits, increase taxes, and eliminate social equity funding.

Senate Bill 56, introduced by Ohio Republicans, aims to significantly amend the recreational marijuana law passed by voters in 2023.
Key proposals include reducing household marijuana plant limits from 12 to 6 and banning the sharing of homegrown cannabis.
The bill seeks to raise the cannabis tax rate from 10% to 15%, redirecting revenue to the state's general fund instead of dedicated programs like social equity initiatives.
The legislation would lower THC potency limits for extracts from 90% to 70% and restrict outdoor smoking, with critics arguing it infringes on personal liberties.
Democratic lawmakers and cannabis advocates argue the changes undermine voter intent and could destabilize the growing marijuana market.