COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A variety of new laws are set to take effect in early 2026, making changes to the state’s rules on marijuana, cellphones in schools, absentee ballots and more.
A list of seven notable changes coming in the new year can be found below.
Minimum wage increase
Effective Jan. 1
Ohio’s minimum wage will increase from $10.70 to $11 per hour for non-tipped workers, and from $5.35 to $5.50 for tipped employees. These adjustments represent a 2.8% increase from the current rates…