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This map will result in some Ohioans’ votes weighing more than others, subjecting the people of Ohio to yet another setback in the pursuit of basic fairness in their representation.

Senate Bill 55 is such a noticeable improvement over current law, the ACLU of Ohio is compelled to support this bill and urge its passage. But, we do urge this committee and the various stakeholders involved to further improve this legislation.

House Bill 296 is a straightforward approach to easing the often insurmountable burdens faced by neighbors returning to our communities from Ohio’s prisons and transitional control.

The people of Ohio endorsed a policy to legalize and repair resoundingly. As it stands today, Sub. SB 56 remains at odds with this endorsement.

The ACLU of Ohio believes there are some positive parts of HB 160. But they do not outweigh mandatory jail sentences, criminalizing behavior to make things worse than before Issue 2, gutting reform efforts and funding, and kicking to the curb those most impacted by Ohio’s nonsensical, never-ending War on Drugs. For these reasons and more, the ACLU of Ohio urges this committee’s rejection of House Bill 160.

The ACLU of Ohio believes everyone here is sincere about minimizing the horrific effects of addiction in our state. But House Bill 88 offers more of the failed status quo.

ACLU of Ohio's Deputy Policy Director, Collin Marozzi, explains the difference between a constitutional amendment and an initiated statute. And why it matters.

Ohio voters overwhelmingly supported Issue 2. In doing so, they endorsed policies regarding adult-use cannabis. SB 56 now proposes to roll back these changes, in whole or in part, in an affront to those same voters.

Just over one year ago, many of us celebrated the passage of Issue 2, a citizen-initiated statute that legalized adult-use cannabis in Ohio.