Substitute Senate Bill 56 – Opponent Testimony

Substitute Senate Bill 56 – Opponent Testimony

Chairman Thomas, Vice Chair Swearingen, Ranking Member Isaacsohn, and members of the House Judiciary Committee, thank you for this opportunity to provide testimony on the changes introduced in Substitute Senate Bill 56. This Committee heard testimony from the ACLU of Ohio’s Legislative Director, Gary Daniels, just last month regarding our opposition to pending cannabis legislation that re-criminalizes cannabis use and eviscerates the Cannabis So…

Substitute Senate Bill 56 to Be Heard Wednesday: Key Changes and How to Participate - MedicateOH

On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 9:00 AM in Room 313 of the Ohio Statehouse, the House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on Substitute Senate Bill 56 (Sub. SB 56). This substitute version introduces several significant amendments to the original bill passed by the Senate earlier this year, aiming to reshape Ohio’s adult-use cannabis program, which was established by voters under Issue 2 in November 2023.