COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio lawmakers have sent a bill changing marijuana policy to Gov. Mike DeWine's desk, creating a slew of new criminal offenses, such as buying weed in Michigan to smoking in a public area.

It’s taken years, but finally, recreational marijuana policy is heading to the finish line. This was an effort by the Republicans to "make changes" to the legislation to make it "better," lawmakers have continued to say.

In November of 2023, 57% of Ohioans voted yes on Issue 2: the legalization of recreational cannabis.

"This bill leaves the crux of Issue 2 and marijuana access intact while providing for several important public safety concerns," state Sen. Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City) said about S.B. 56.

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