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
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What is the status of adult-use cannabis in Ohio?
April 18, 2024![](https://www.acluohio.org/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_130x110/public/carousel_slide/acluendorsementissue2-marijuana_1160-775.jpg?itok=NjhiM7es)
It’s high time we legalize marijuana. Voters will decide Tuesday.
November 3, 2023![](https://www.acluohio.org/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_130x110/public/field_image/ohiostatehouse-navyazurecoloroverlay_backgroundnavybluelineoverlay_1200-700.jpg?itok=-4EY1ulZ)
SB 37 - Proponent Testimony
February 21, 2023![](https://www.acluohio.org/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_130x110/public/field_image/ohiostatehouse-navyazurecoloroverlay_backgroundnavybluelineoverlay_1200-700.jpg?itok=-4EY1ulZ)
Senate Bill 296 - Proponent Testimony
March 23, 2022![](https://www.acluohio.org/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_130x110/public/field_image/ohiostatehouse-navyazurecoloroverlay_backgroundnavybluelineoverlay_1200-700.jpg?itok=-4EY1ulZ)
Senate Bill 288 - Proponent Testimony
March 1, 2022![](https://www.acluohio.org/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_130x110/public/field_image/ohiostatehouseredoverlaygreytexturedbackground_1160-775.jpg?itok=RKZpTfxB)
Statehouse Republicans Have Approved Radical Changes to Ohio Budget...
June 11, 2021![](https://www.acluohio.org/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_130x110/public/field_banner_image/drugcourtsreportbanner_1160-775.jpg?itok=Bjtu8qzP)
Drug Courts - A Snapshot of the System
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ACLU of Ohio Files Formal Request with ODRC For Public Records re...
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