The Ohio Medical Compassion Act would amend state law so that physician supervised patients with a debilitating medical condition, such as multiple sclerosis or fibromyalgia, could possess and grow marijuana for medicinal purposes. Similar bills have been introduced in the last three General Assemblies, and each bill has expired in committee without receiving A SINGLE HEARING. This, despite the fact that a recent University of Cincinnati Institute for Policy Research poll showed that 73% of Ohioans support such a measure. Medical marijuana is an issue that is important to Ohioans and we simply want our elected officials to reflect that reality by scheduling hearings for House Bill 214.