Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman, who just a month ago said he wanted to drastically change the state’s marijuana law, has seemingly had a change of heart. He has backtracked on at least some of his proposed restrictions after having meetings with the Statehouse’s resident marijuana enthusiast.

Recreational marijuana became legal in Ohio just over a year ago, in December 2023, with sales launching at local dispensaries in August 2024.

The sale of recreational marijuana has proven to be quite profitable for the state, closing out last year with a big number. According to the Ohio division of cannabis control marijuana sales throughout the state topped $242 million by the end of 2024.

Recreational cannabis sales began in August, about nine months after Ohioans voted to approve a legalization measure. By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Ohio recreational marijuana sales surpassed $242 million as 2024 came to a close.