When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 56 introduced?

SB 56 was introduced on Jan 28, 2025.

Has Ohio Senate Bill SB 56 passed the Senate?

Yes, SB 56 has passed the Senate on Feb 26, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 56?

The latest action on SB 56 by the House was: Referred to committee (Judiciary) on Mar 05, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 56?

SB 56 was introduced by Stephen A. Huffman.

Are voting records available for Ohio Senate Bill SB 56?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for SB 56

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 56 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Jan 28, 2025
Passed Senate
Feb 26, 2025
Passed House
Signed into Law

SB 56

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

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House • Mar 05, 2025: Referred to committee (Judiciary)

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Sponsors

Stephen A. Huffman
primary
(R - 5)
Andrew O. Brenner
cosponsor
(R - 19)
Jerry C. Cirino
cosponsor
(R - 18)
Bill Reineke
cosponsor
Michele Reynolds
cosponsor
Tim Schaffer
cosponsor
Steve Wilson
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 5

Theresa Gavarone
Stephen A. Huffman
Bill Reineke
Kristina D. Roegner
Jane M. Timken

NO: 2

Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.
William P. DeMora

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB56/votes

YES: 23

Louis W. Blessing, III
Andrew O. Brenner
Brian M. Chavez
Jerry C. Cirino
Al Cutrona
Theresa Gavarone
Stephen A. Huffman
Terry Johnson
Kyle Koehler
Al Landis
Susan Manchester
Nathan H. Manning
Rob McColley
Sandra O'Brien
Thomas F. Patton
Bill Reineke
Michele Reynolds
Kristina D. Roegner
Mark Romanchuk
Tim Schaffer
Jane M. Timken
Shane Wilkin
Steve Wilson

NO: 9

Nickie J. Antonio
Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.
Hearcel F. Craig
William P. DeMora
Paula Hicks-Hudson
Catherine D. Ingram
Beth Liston
Kent Smith
Casey Weinstein

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB56/votes

Actions

Mar 05, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Mar 03, 2025 | House
- Introduced
Feb 26, 2025 | Senate
- Reported - Substitute (General Government)
- Passed
Jan 29, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (General Government)
Jan 28, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
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Occupational Regulation ReportPDF
Testimony by Senator Stephen Huffman (Ohio Senate, Sponsor) -- General Government, 1st Hearing (January 29, 2025)
Testimony by Steve Barnett (Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Assoc., Proponent) -- General Government, 1st Hearing (January 29, 2025)
Testimony by Rick Carfagna (Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Proponent) -- General Government, 1st Hearing (January 29, 2025)
Testimony by Hannah Hays, MD, FACEP, FAACT, FACMT (Ohio Poison Control Centers, Proponent) -- General Government, 1st Hearing (January 29, 2025)
Testimony by Rob Crane, MD (Preventing Tobacco Addiction Foundation / WeedFreeKids.org, Proponent) -- General Government, 1st Hearing (January 29, 2025)
Testimony by Tim Johnson (Cannabis Safety First, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Don Holztrager (Chronic Wellness, LLC, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Anthony D Riley (Ohio Cannabis Live, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Gary Daniels (ACLU of Ohio, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Eric Whited (Self, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Jason Wilson (Paragon Development Group LLC, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Mark Hobson (Fn. Group Holdings LLC, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by David Jung (OhiGrow, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by John Kobel (Ohio Cannabis Company, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Matthew William Hyde (Civics Cannabis, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Simon P. Dunkle IV (Ohio NORML, Executive, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Ariane B. Kirkpatrick (Mavuno Of OH, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by John Pantelides (Fire Rock Cultivation Ohio / Fire Rock Processing Ohio, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Adam Sheff (Self, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Ronnie Smith (SOHIOBOYZ, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Brad Schultz (NEN Holdings LLC dba Northwoods Cannabis, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Don E. Wirtshafter, JD (Self, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by John Crosier (Soiled Obessions & Appalachian Girls Cannabis Company, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Joey Ellwood (Appalachian Girls Cannabis Company, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Darrell Leffingwell (Ohio Veteran's Alliance for Medical Cannabis Founder/CEO, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Fadi G Boumitri (Ascension BioMedical LLC, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Geoffrey Korff (Galenas, LLC, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Julie Doran (Self, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Margot Suszek (Self, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by James Powers (Self, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Colleen Guezennec (Self, Interested Party) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Keary McCarthy (Ohio Mayors Alliance, Interested Party) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Andrea R Yagoda (Self, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Jess Laurello (Italian Herbs, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Paul Laurello (Italian Herbs, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Lindsay Maloy (Italian Herbs, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Cole Maloy (Italian Herbs, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Leo Orlando (Italian Herbs, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Kent Scarrett (Ohio Municipal League, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Sharon Madger (Self, Proponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Carlaysia Webb (Beneleaves, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Jeffrey Alan Trott (Self, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Chad Budreau (Ohio Association of Broadcasters, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Karen Jaynes (Self, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Neal Karkanis (Verano Holdings, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Seth Lipocky (Self, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Ryan Hord (Self, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)
Testimony by Karen O'Keefe (Marijuana Policy Project, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (February 18, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB56

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