SB56

Revise medical and adult-use marijuana laws; levy marijuana taxes

Complete·3/20/26

Revises Ohio's medical and adult-use marijuana laws and levies taxes on marijuana.

This bill revises Ohio's medical and adult-use marijuana laws, including the creation of a division of marijuana cannabis control within the Department of Commerce. It establishes a medical marijuana control program, regulates the cultivation, processing, and sale of marijuana, and sets tax rates on marijuana sales. The bill also outlines the forms of marijuana that can be dispensed and sold, and specifies the penalties for various marijuana-related offenses.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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7 Nay

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Calendar

Nov 19, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Conference Committee on S.B. 56 1st Hearing, No Testimony

Nov 19, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Conference Committee on S.B. 56 North Hearing Room

History

Mar 20

Effective Operating appropriations effective 12/19/2025

Dec 23, 2025

Senate

Line item veto receipt

Dec 19, 2025

Signed By The Governor