Ohio House lawmakers are set to take up a Senate-passed bill on Tuesday that would make significant changes to the state’s voter-approved marijuana legalization law—but with new key amendments that are expected to strike much of the current language and refocus the proposal on regulating intoxicating hemp products.
After months of back-and-forth between the House and Senate on how to navigate cannabis policy since adult-use legalization took effect, the latest plan is to take SB 56, sponsored by Sen. Stephen Huffman (R), and scale back controversial proposed restrictions on the marijuana market, while inserting provisions aimed at preventing youth access to consumable hemp.
The legislation would still address the state’s recreational marijuana program, however, with provisions touching on tax revenue allocation, according to a key lawmaker.
Rep. Jamie Callender (R), who has led the charge on marijuana policy in the House, told News 5 Cleveland that the forthcoming revised bill that’s scheduled for a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday will be “very thoughtful and targeted.”
Under the planned amendment, stores and breweries would be permitted to sell THC beverages, with new advertising restrictions meant to prevent appealing to youth.
“It will have a pretty complete ban other
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