While current drug policy criminalizes addiction and enforcement often targets low-income communities and people of color, the ACLU of Ohio works for fair and sensible drug policies that will support safe and healthy communities across Ohio.
Drug Policy
State v. Foreman (amicus)
February 12, 2021
SB 1 - Revise drug laws (2017-2018)
September 27, 2017HB 4 - Prescribe how cocaine is to be measured for offense (2017-2018)
September 27, 2017HB 394 - Drug Testing for Unemployment Compensation (2015-2016)
December 14, 2015
The Latest

SB 37 - Proponent Testimony
February 21, 2023
Senate Bill 296 - Proponent Testimony
March 23, 2022
Senate Bill 288 - Proponent Testimony
March 1, 2022
Statehouse Republicans Have Approved Radical Changes to Ohio Budget...
June 11, 2021
Drug Courts - A Snapshot of the System
January 19, 2021
ACLU of Ohio Files Formal Request with ODRC For Public Records re...
May 5, 2020
ACLU of Ohio Response to Press Briefing with ODRC Director Chambers...
April 30, 2020
ACLU of Ohio, NEOCH, and Fair Housing Center Call on Governor...
April 30, 2020