Rep. Mohamed Celebrates Passage of Issues 1 and 2, Says Victories Give Ohioans Freedom to Make Own Personal Decisions

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Ismail Mohamed (D-Columbus) today released the following statement concerning Issue 1 and Issue 2’s resounding passage by Ohio’s voters:

“I am proud of Ohioans who turned out to vote yesterday to protect their rights and personal freedoms and to take measures out of the hands of the gerrymandered state legislature,” said Rep. Mohamed. “The widespread support and passage of Issues 1 and 2 proves the importance of citizen-led ballot initiatives that let Ohioans determine what they want when their own legislators don’t listen.”

Issue 1’s victory now enshrines abortion rights into Ohio’s constitution and guarantees every individual a right to make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions, including but not limited to decisions on, contraception, fertility treatment, continuing one’s own pregnancy, and miscarriage care.

Issue 2’s victory will legalize and regulate the cultivation, manufacturing, testing, and sale of marijuana and marijuana products to adults ages 21 and up, and legalize home grow for adults ages 21 and up with a limit of six plants per person and 12 plants per residence.