WATCH: First hearing for House bill to protect kids from intoxicating hemp, update marijuana laws

Watch First House Hearing for House Bill 160 to Protect Children from Intoxicating Hemp and Weak Marijuana Regulation

Get the Scoop

House Bill 160 (HB160), sponsored by State Representative Brian Stewart (R-Ashville), is scheduled for its first hearing in the Ohio Judiciary Committee today—Wednesday, April 2, at 11:00 am.

HB160 would require all intoxicating cannabis—including hemp products—to be sold through licensed dispensaries, ensuring children can't buy a high at a gas station or other unregulated retailers.

HB160 would also strengthen regulations on at-home use and marijuana advertising to better protect children while maintaining the current tax rate of 10% for adult-use marijuana.

Watch the Hearing

Since this is the first hearing for HB160, Representative Stewart is scheduled to give proponent testimony on his bill.

If you can't watch the hearing live, you can watch the recording once it's posted.

Did you know?

All bills must pass through both Chambers of the Ohio Statehouse to be sent to the governor for his approval to become law. HB160 is currently in House Committee.

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