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HB 235 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Authorize tax credit for handgun training and firearms storage

Summary
To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact sections 5747.87 and 5747.88 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for the cost of handgun training and firearms storage and locking devices.
Issues: ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a nonrefundable income tax credit, which reduces state tax revenue and thus limits funds available for the state budget.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill incentivizes responsible firearm ownership through training and storage, which can indirectly reduce firearm-related incidents and support public safety, a core goal of criminal justice.65% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 15, 2025 Last action Apr 30, 2025
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Committee
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Apr 30, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
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Apr 15, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 11 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Darnell Brewer
Darnell Brewer
DDemocratic
OH
22
P
Photo of Meredith Lawson‐Rowe
Meredith Lawson‐Rowe
DDemocratic
OH
5
Co
Photo of Allison Russo
Allison Russo
DDemocratic
OH
7
Co
Photo of Beryl Piccolantonio
Beryl Piccolantonio
DDemocratic
OH
4
Co
Photo of Bride Sweeney
Bride Sweeney
DDemocratic
OH
16
Co
Photo of Crystal Lett
Crystal Lett
DDemocratic
OH
11
Co
Photo of Eric Synenberg
Eric Synenberg
DDemocratic
OH
21
Co
Photo of Josh Williams
Josh Williams
RRepublican
OH
44
Co
Photo of Karen Brownlee
Karen Brownlee
DDemocratic
OH
28
Co
Photo of Lauren McNally
Lauren McNally
DDemocratic
OH
58
Co
Photo of Sean Brennan
Sean Brennan
DDemocratic
OH
14
Co
Photo of Terrence Upchurch
Terrence Upchurch
DDemocratic
OH
20