OH SR216

Expresses Ohio Senate opposition to Issue 2 on the November 7, 2023 ballot, which would legalize recreational marijuana use and retail sales

Cites health risks including addiction, reduced intelligence and memory, increased psychosis risk in adolescents, and correlation with opioid-use disorder development

Notes states that legalized recreational marijuana experienced doubled marijuana-impaired driving fatalities, increased crime rates (Colorado's crime rate increased 11 times faster than national average with 18.6% increase in violent crimes), and 70% black market sales in Oregon

Identifies workplace dangers including 48% increase in impaired workers in Nevada, 55% more industrial accidents, 85% more on-the-job injuries, and 75% more absenteeism among regular users

Urges Ohioans to reject Issue 2 to preserve public health and safety, protect children, maintain workplace safety, and prevent unfunded costs to social services and workers compensation system