Overview

• 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.