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

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) today released the following statement concerning Issue 1 and Issue 2’s resounding passage by Ohio’s voters:     

“Ohio has always been a pro-abortion and pro-cannabis state and the election results of Issue 1 & Issue 2 verify that,” said Rep. Brent. “Expanding safe healthcare options and legalizing a plant is the foundation that Ohio must build upon going forward.”

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.

A photo of Rep. Brent has been attached to this press release.