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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.

In the wake of the passage and implementation of Senate Bill 104, an anti-trans bathroom bill and the gerrymandered realities of the Ohio state legislature – local work and reforms are more important than ever.

To preserve the integrity of one of this nation’s most treasured assets, our system of higher education, U.S. colleges and universities should proceed with care to avoid unnecessarily capitulating to pressure to act as an arm of ICE.

Since its original introduction in the Ohio General Assembly, the ACLU of Ohio has firmly opposed House Bill 68, Ohio’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth and ban on trans girls and women from participating in sports. We believe that ALL Ohioans deserve bodily autonomy, and private medical decisions should remain between families and their healthcare providers.

The ACLU of Ohio believes House Bill 31 is a positive, bipartisan step in the right direction. 

Pope Francis was a clear and consistent voice on several issues the ACLU of Ohio champions.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has been vocal in his support for resuming executions, without regard for the death penalty’s many flaws.

The ACLU of Ohio encourages this committee’s support of House Bill 16 with the caveat it should, and needs to be, improved in order to fully accomplish this bill’s goals.

Since its original introduction in the Ohio General Assembly, the ACLU of Ohio has firmly opposed House Bill 68, Ohio’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth and ban on trans girls and women from participating in sports.