A group seeking to put a cannabis referendum on the 2026 ballot has filed revised petition language after Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost rejected an earlier summary as misleading. The updated filing restarts the process, requiring additional signatures before the proposal can advance. The referendum would ask voters whether to repeal portions of Senate Bill 56, which lawmakers passed last year to revise Ohio’s voter-approved marijuana law. Dennis Willard, a spokesperson for Ohioans for Cannabis Choice, said the group has “addressed each and every issue raised by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, and we are confident our new petition summary language will be approved.” As the debate resumes, any changes to marijuana law will be closely watched for how they affect employers’ ability to enforce drug-free workplace policies and maintain clear, consistent safety standards on the job. 1/21/2026